John Burnet of Barns by John Buchan
The novel is a historical romance set in the late 18th century. It tells the story of John Burnet, a young Scottish lawyer who becomes embroiled in the Jacobite rising of 1745. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the complexities of human relationships amidst the turmoil of war and rebellion.
By John Buchan · First published 1908 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Coming-of-Age · 45 chapters · 135,453 words
First lines
I have taken in hand to write this, the history of my life, not without much misgiving of heart; for my memory at the best is a bad one, and of many things I have no clear remembrance. And the making of tales is an art unknown to me, so he who may read must not look for any great skill in the setting down. Yet I am emboldened to the work, for my life has been lived in stirring times and amid many strange scenes which may not wholly lack interest for those who live in quieter days. And above all, I am desirous that they of my family should read of my life and learn the qualities both good and bad which run in the race, and so the better be able to resist the evil and do the good.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: John Buchan
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Coming-of-Age, Literary Fiction, Romance
- Length: 135,453 words
- Structure: 45 chapters, 1,390 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set against a historical backdrop, exploring themes of identity and societal change.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey filled with challenges and discoveries.
- Coming-of-Age — The story focuses on the protagonist's growth and personal development.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style emphasizes character development and thematic depth.
Tags
Scottish Literature · Coming-of-Age Story · Novel · Fiction · Young Adult Fiction · Literary Fiction · Realism · Social Commentary · Class Conflict · Family Dynamics · Friendship · Love Story
Contents
- The Adventure which Befell me in the Wood of Dawyck
- Of my Voyage to the Low Countries
- The Pier o' Leith
- I Hear no Good in the Inn at the Fords o' Clyde
- The House of Barns
- I Visit Master Peter Wishart
- How I Rode to the South
- An Old Journey with a New Errand
- The Spate in Tweed
- The Story of a Supper Party
- The House of Dawyck
- The House with the Chipped Gables
- I Go to the College at Glasgow
- Our Adventure on the Alphen Road
- How Michael Veitch Met his End
- Up Hill and down Dale
- Cousinly Affection
- The First Sunday of March
- I Claim a Promise, and we Seek the Hills
- Eaglesham
- How Master Gilbert Burnet Played a Game and was Checkmated
- The First Monday of March
- The Cave of the Cor Water
- I Make my Peace with Gilbert Burnet
- The Pegasus Inn at Peebles and how a Stranger Returned from the Wars
- I Spend my Days in Idleness
- How Two of his Majesty's Servants Met with their Deserts
- Of a Voice in the Eventide
- I Take Leave of my Friends
- The Coming of the Brig Seamaw
- Of our Wanderings Among the Moors of Clyde
- How Nicol Plenderleith Sought his Fortune Elsewhere
- I Ride out on my Travels and Find a Companion
- An Account of my Home-Coming
- I Part from Marjory
- The End of all Things
- Of the Man with the One Eye and the Encounter in the Green Cleuch
- How a Miller Strove with his own Mill-Wheel
- I Witness a Valiant Ending
- I Run a Narrow Escape for my Life
- I Fall in with Strange Friends
- The Baillies of no Man's Land
- How Three Men Held a Town in Terror
- Of the Fight in the Moss of Biggar
- Smitwood