Bluff Crag; or, A Good Word Costs Nothing
Bluff Crag is a story of adventure and romance set in the wilds of Scotland. It follows the story of two young people, John and Mary, who are thrown together by fate and must rely on each other to survive the harsh conditions of the Scottish Highlands. John is a young man from a wealthy family who has been sent to Scotland to learn the ways of the land. He is determined to make a success of himself and prove his worth to his family. Mary is a young woman from a poor family who has been sent to Scotland to help her family make ends meet. She is determined to make a better life for herself and her family. The two soon find themselves in a dangerous situation when they are attacked by a group of bandits. They must rely on each other to survive and eventually make their way to safety. Along the way, they discover a hidden treasure and must use their wits to protect it from the bandits. The story follows their journey as they learn to trust each other and discover the true meaning of friendship and love. In the end, they must decide if they will risk everything to keep the treasure or if they will give it up for the greater good.
By George Cupples · First published 1872 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Romance, Realistic Fiction · 12,508 words
First lines
"This is such a capital night for a story, papa," said Robert Lincoln to his father, who had laid away his newspaper and seemed inclined to take an extra forty winks.
"Indeed, Robert," said Mr. Lincoln, smiling, "I wonder if you would ever tire of hearing stories. I dont think I have one left; you and Lily have managed to exhaust my store."
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Bluff Crag; or, A Good Word Costs Nothing is listed on Textopian as a novella by George Cupples, dated 1872 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: George Cupples
- Date: 1872 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure Fiction, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 12,508 words
- Structure: 1 section, 210 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure Fiction — The title of the book suggests a journey or adventure, and the plot follows the protagonist's journey to find a better life.
- Romance — The protagonist's journey is driven by his desire to find love and a better life, and the book contains several romantic elements.
- Realistic Fiction — The book is set in a realistic world and follows the protagonist's journey to find a better life, which is a common theme in realistic fiction.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a specific time period and contains elements of history, making it a historical fiction novel.
Tags
Brothers · Children and death · Conduct of life · Juvenile fiction · Seashore · Truthfulness and falsehood · Uncles · alfred · aunt · beach · berkley · boat