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Title: Huntingtower
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huntingtower_(novel)
Credits:
Produced by Edward A. White, Robert F. Jaffe, Kirsten
Tozer, Charlene Taylor, Cathy Maxam and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "Huntingtower" by John Buchan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to Dickson McCunn, a retired provision merchant, who embarks on a spontaneous journey of adventure and introspection after selling his shop. As he navigates the Scottish countryside, he hopes to discover not only picturesque landscapes but also a sense of purpose and renewal in his life. The beginning of "Huntingtower" establishes a vivid contrast between the mundane existence of Mr. McCunn and his yearning for adventure. In the opening, McCunn is initially captivated by the beauty of spring and reflects on his newfound freedom after selling his business. However, this sense of liberating joy soon morphs into a deeper introspection about purpose. As he sets off for the countryside, he feels invigorated yet apprehensive about this new chapter. The narrative foreshadows encounters with various characters, including a mysterious poet, John Heritage, and hints at a larger adventure that lies ahead, filled with potential threats and opportunities for self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Buchan, John, 1875-1940
EBook No.: 3782
Published: Feb 1, 2003
Downloads: 375
Language: English
Subject: Scotland -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Kidnapping -- Fiction
Subject: Princesses -- Fiction
Subject: McCunn, Dickson (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Huntingtower
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huntingtower_(novel)
Credits:
Produced by Edward A. White, Robert F. Jaffe, Kirsten
Tozer, Charlene Taylor, Cathy Maxam and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "Huntingtower" by John Buchan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to Dickson McCunn, a retired provision merchant, who embarks on a spontaneous journey of adventure and introspection after selling his shop. As he navigates the Scottish countryside, he hopes to discover not only picturesque landscapes but also a sense of purpose and renewal in his life. The beginning of "Huntingtower" establishes a vivid contrast between the mundane existence of Mr. McCunn and his yearning for adventure. In the opening, McCunn is initially captivated by the beauty of spring and reflects on his newfound freedom after selling his business. However, this sense of liberating joy soon morphs into a deeper introspection about purpose. As he sets off for the countryside, he feels invigorated yet apprehensive about this new chapter. The narrative foreshadows encounters with various characters, including a mysterious poet, John Heritage, and hints at a larger adventure that lies ahead, filled with potential threats and opportunities for self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Buchan, John, 1875-1940
EBook No.: 3782
Published: Feb 1, 2003
Downloads: 375
Language: English
Subject: Scotland -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Kidnapping -- Fiction
Subject: Princesses -- Fiction
Subject: McCunn, Dickson (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.