Streams of Water in the South
The novel revolves around a young man who returns to his family's estate after serving in the war and becomes embroiled in a mystery involving a local woman and a series of strange events. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers secrets about his own family's past and confronts the darkness that has haunted them for generations.
By John Buchan · First published 1901 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Regional Fiction, Adventure · 6,865 words
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"As streams of water in the south, Our bondage, Lord, recall. " PSALM cxxvi. (Scots Metrical Version).
It was at the ford of the Clachlands Water in a tempestuous August, that I, an idle boy, first learned the hardships of the Lammas droving. The shepherd of the Redswirehead, my very good friend, and his three shaggy dogs, were working for their lives in an angry water. The path behind was thronged with scores of sheep bound for the Gledsmuir market, and beyond it was possible to discern through the mist the few dripping dozen which had made the passage. Between raged yards of brown foam coming down from murky hills, and the air echoed with the yelp of dogs and the perplexed cursing of men.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: John Buchan
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Regional Fiction, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Nature Writing
- Length: 6,865 words
- Structure: 1 section, 91 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The narrative explores deep themes of nature, identity, and the human condition, focusing on character development and emotional depth.
- Regional Fiction — The setting is distinctly tied to a specific geographical area, emphasizing local culture, dialect, and landscape.
- Adventure — The protagonist engages in physical challenges and experiences the hardships of rural life, particularly in the context of droving and navigating natural obstacles.
- Historical Fiction — The story reflects historical aspects of rural life and traditional practices in a specific time period.
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Adventure · Mystery · Thriller · Historical Fiction · Romance · War · Espionage · Action · Suspense · Drama · Literary Fiction · Classic