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The Foresters (1825)

The Foresters (1825)

Wilson, John

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ISBN10: 1166325873
ISBN13: 9781166325879
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Foresters is a historical novel written by John Wilson and published in 1825. The story is set in the Scottish Highlands during the 17th century and follows the lives of two young men, Walter Forester and Allan M'Aulay. Walter is the son of a wealthy landowner and Allan is the son of a Highland chieftain. The two boys meet as children and form a strong bond, but their friendship is tested as they grow older and become involved in the political and religious conflicts of the time.The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and love, as well as the tensions between the Scottish clans and the English government. As the story unfolds, Walter and Allan find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict, with Walter joining the English army and Allan fighting for the Highland clans. Their paths cross several times throughout the novel, leading to dramatic and emotional confrontations.The Foresters is known for its vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and its portrayal of the Highland way of life. It also features several memorable characters, including the fiery Highland chieftain M'Aulay, the cunning English officer Colonel Everard, and the beautiful and headstrong Flora M'Aulay.Overall, The Foresters is a gripping and well-written novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into Scottish history and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or Scottish literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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