The Greatest Works of Scottish Literature

by Robert Louis Stevenson, John Buchan, George MacDonald, Walter Scott, O. Douglas, J. M. Barrie

2022 · DigiCat

The Greatest Works of Scottish Literature offers an expansive journey through the rich tapestry of Scotland's literary history, encapsulating genres from mystery and adventure to romance and folklore. This collection exemplifies Scotland's storied tradition of storytelling, embracing the grandeur of its landscapes and the complexity of its cultural legacy. Featuring timeless pieces that have shaped the canon, this compilation presents a profound exploration of human nature and societal ethos through a Scottish lens. The diversity of styles, from the eerie allure of Robert Louis Stevenson's mystery to the nostalgic charm within the settings of Walter Scott, showcases the remarkable breadth of the nation's literary craft. The anthology brings together celebrated authors whose works collectively reflect Scotland's cultural heritage and literary innovation. Icons such as Robert Louis Stevenson and J. M. Barrie, alongside others like John Buchan and George MacDonald, contribute narratives that resonate with the themes of identity and belonging, often aligned with the Romantic and Victorian literary movements. Their narratives are imbued with a rich historical and cultural consciousness that illuminates the vastness of the Scottish experience. The unique voices of these authors, despite their individual styles and eras, harmoniously coalesce to extend the reader's appreciation of Scotland's literary tradition. This anthology encourages readers to engage with an eclectic mix of narratives that provide a comprehensive understanding of Scottish literature's evolution and its enduring impact. It is an invaluable resource for those seeking to appreciate the interplay of culture, history, and art that defines Scottish writing. Whether poring over a cherished classic or discovering a hidden gem, readers will find an admirable confluence of storytelling, rich with insights and intellect, prompting dialogue that transcends the boundaries of time and geography.

THE CALL OF THE WILD WEST - Ultimate Western Collection: 175+ Novels & Short Stories in One Volume

by Mark Twain, James Fenimore Cooper, Max Brand, James Oliver Curwood, B. M. Bower, Zane Grey, Jackson Gregory, Jack London, William MacLeod Raine, William Patterson White, Rex Beach, Emerson Hough, Will Lillibridge, Andy Adams, Bret Harte, Owen Wister, Washington Irving, Willa Cather, O. Henry, Grace Livingston Hill, Charles King, Charles Alden Seltzer, Stephen Crane, Dane Coolidge, Marah Ellis Ryan, Francis William Sullivan, Frederic Homer Balch, Frederic Remington, Robert W. Chambers, Forrestine C. Hooker, James B. Hendryx, Frank H. Spearman, J. Allan Dunn, Ann S. Stephens, Robert E. Howard, Clarence E. Mulford, R.M. Ballantyne, Charles Siringo, Isabel E. Ostrander, Frederic Logan Paxson

2023 · DigiCat

This carefully edited collection of world's most admired westerns will take you on a roller coaster ride through the plains of Wild West, the old trails, gold rush adventures, frontier sagas and more! Introduction The Last American Frontier – History of the 'Far West', of the Pioneers & Trailblazers Story of the Cowboy Story of the Outlaw Novels & Stories Riders of the Purple Sage Saga (Zane Grey) Ohio River Trilogy Dan Barry Series (Max Brand) The Virginian (Owen Wister) Lin McLean Leatherstocking Series (James F. Cooper) Flying U Series (B. M. Bower) Cabin Fever Rimrock Trail (J. Allan Dunn) Bucky O'Connor (William M. Raine) Breckinridge Elkins Series (Robert E. Howard) In a Hollow of the Hills (Bret Harte) Wolf Hunters (James Oliver Curwood) Gold Hunters Last of the Plainsmen Border Legion Smoke Bellew Country Beyond Lone Star Ranger Ronicky Doone Trilogy Riders of the Silences Three Partners Man of the Forest Lure of the Dim Trails Tennessee's Partner Covered Wagon (Emerson Hough) Luck of Roaring Camp Rustlers of Pecos County Pike Bearfield Series Hopalong Cassidy (Clarence E. Mulford) O Pioneers! (Willa Cather) My Ántonia Roughing It (Mark Twain) Outcasts of Poker Flat Call of the Wild (Jack London) Heart of the West (O. Henry) White Fang Log of a Cowboy (Andy Adams) Two-Gun Man (Charles Alden Seltzer) Short Cut (Jackson Gregory) Astoria (Washington Irving) Ungava (R.M. Ballantyne) Valley of Silent Men Black Jack Bull Hunter "Drag" Harlan (Charles Alden Seltzer) Wyoming: A Story of the Outdoor West Sheriff's Son Whispering Smith (Frank H. Spearman) A Texas Cow Boy (Charles Siringo) Boss of the Lazy Y Trail Horde Rider of Golden Bar (William P. White) Buck Peters, Ranchman Tangled Trail Golden Dream (Ballantyne) Gun-Brand (James B. Hendryx) Blue Hotel (Stephen Crane) Long Shadow Girl from Montana (Grace Livingston Hill) Hidden Children (Robert W. Chambers) Where the Trail Divides Iron Trail (Rex Beach) Desert Trail (Dane Coolidge) Bride Comes to Yellow Sky ...