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Title: John Burnet of Barns: A Romance
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Burnet_of_Barns
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "John Burnet of Barns: A Romance" by John Buchan is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative offers a glimpse into the life and adventures of a young boy named John Burnet, set against the backdrop of 17th-century Scotland. Through his experiences, the story explores themes of youth, friendship, and the transition to adulthood, as well as the tensions between personal aspirations and familial expectations. The opening of the novel introduces John Burnet, a precocious twelve-year-old who, despite his tutor’s strict oversight, sneakily escapes to fish in the Tweed river. As he immerses himself in nature, John's innocent adventure takes a turn when he unexpectedly meets Marjory Veitch, a captivating girl from the neighboring estate, Dawyck. Their impromptu friendship blossoms through storytelling and play, reflecting the joys and simplicities of childhood. This initial encounter sets the stage for John's journey, intertwining elements of adventure with emerging feelings of affection, while hinting at the deeper complexities of life that await him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Creator: Buchan, John, 1875-1940
EBook No.: 40014
Published: Jun 17, 2012
Downloads: 392
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: John Burnet of Barns: A Romance
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Burnet_of_Barns
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "John Burnet of Barns: A Romance" by John Buchan is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative offers a glimpse into the life and adventures of a young boy named John Burnet, set against the backdrop of 17th-century Scotland. Through his experiences, the story explores themes of youth, friendship, and the transition to adulthood, as well as the tensions between personal aspirations and familial expectations. The opening of the novel introduces John Burnet, a precocious twelve-year-old who, despite his tutor’s strict oversight, sneakily escapes to fish in the Tweed river. As he immerses himself in nature, John's innocent adventure takes a turn when he unexpectedly meets Marjory Veitch, a captivating girl from the neighboring estate, Dawyck. Their impromptu friendship blossoms through storytelling and play, reflecting the joys and simplicities of childhood. This initial encounter sets the stage for John's journey, intertwining elements of adventure with emerging feelings of affection, while hinting at the deeper complexities of life that await him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Creator: Buchan, John, 1875-1940
EBook No.: 40014
Published: Jun 17, 2012
Downloads: 392
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.