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Tang: A Shetland Story (1898)

Tang: A Shetland Story (1898)

Burgess, James John Haldane

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1120869625
ISBN13: 9781120869623
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Tang: A Shetland Story is a novel written by James John Haldane Burgess and first published in 1898. The story is set in the Shetland Islands, which are located off the coast of Scotland. The protagonist of the novel is a young boy named Tang, who lives on a remote island with his family. Tang is a curious and adventurous child who loves to explore the rugged terrain of his island home.The novel follows Tang as he navigates the challenges of growing up in a harsh and unforgiving environment. He learns to hunt and fish, and he develops a deep appreciation for the natural world around him. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including his eccentric grandfather, a wise old fisherman, and a group of smugglers who operate in the waters around his island.As Tang grows older, he begins to question the traditional ways of life on the island. He becomes interested in the outside world and dreams of leaving the Shetlands to explore new horizons. But his loyalty to his family and his community keeps him rooted in his homeland.Tang: A Shetland Story is a vivid and engaging portrayal of life in a remote corner of Scotland. It captures the rugged beauty of the Shetland Islands and the unique culture of its inhabitants. The novel is a classic of Scottish literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating region.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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