Project Gutenberg 2025-05-08 Public domain in the USA. 363 Stables, Gordon 1840 1910 Stables, William Gordon Stables, W. Gordon (William Gordon) Gordon-Stables, W. Shoulder to shoulder : $b A story of the stirring times of old $aLondon :$bJohn F. Shaw and Co., $c1896. Al Haines "Shoulder to Shoulder: A Story of the Stirring Times of Old" by Gordon Stables is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set largely in the Scottish Highlands, the book centers around retellings of family stories from the era when the Jacobite risings and the Napoleonic wars shaped Britain and Scotland. The likely main characters include the narrator's grandfather, John Robertson, his extended family, and vivid Scottish figures drawn from both history and legend. The novel promises tales of loyalty, bravery, and conflict, rooted in Scottish tradition and family pride, appealing to readers interested in historical fiction and the spirit of the Highlands. The opening of the book introduces a reflective narrator who recounts vivid memories of his beloved grandfather, affectionately called Auld-da, and the stories he shared during their evenings by the fireside. These stories are steeped in Highland mythology, family adventures, and especially the drama of war, focusing on both historical battles and personal episodes. The first chapters establish a strong sense of place and tradition, immersing readers in Scottish folklore, music, and patriotism through tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the 1745 rebellion, the conflicted loyalties of the narrator's ancestors, and harrowing stories of heroism, such as Fiona's midnight ride for help. The narrative blends sentiment, humor, and high adventure, setting the stage for a multi-generational saga of family, faith, and national struggle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20250411155022stables 1896 GB Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en War stories Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Adventure stories Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Grandfathers -- Juvenile fiction Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction Courage -- Juvenile fiction Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction Loyalty -- Juvenile fiction Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction Highlands (Scotland) -- History, Military PZ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 552664 2025-07-30T06:27:29.369030 text/html 532018 2025-05-08T16:42:25 text/html 1431739 2025-07-30T06:27:37.228995 application/epub+zip 1439497 2025-07-30T06:27:30.485032 application/epub+zip 269824 2025-07-30T06:27:29.936020 application/epub+zip 1598800 2025-07-30T06:27:41.644963 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1584122 2025-07-30T06:27:36.645002 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 496112 2025-07-30T06:27:26.942000 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 476361 2025-05-08T16:42:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19514 2025-07-30T06:27:41.837932 application/rdf+xml 23037 2025-07-30T06:27:30.047984 image/jpeg 3557 2025-07-30T06:27:29.991983 image/jpeg 1937540 2025-07-30T06:27:29.446044 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia