The Far Islands by John Buchan
The Far Islands is a classic adventure novel by John Buchan, first published in 1915. It tells the story of a young man, David Crawfurd, who sets out on a quest to find the mysterious Far Islands, a place of legend and mystery. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a mysterious old man, a beautiful woman, and a dangerous pirate. He also discovers a secret society, and learns of a powerful artifact that could change the course of history. As he continues his journey, he must battle his own inner demons and face the dangers of the unknown. In the end, he discovers the truth about the Far Islands and the power of the artifact.
By John Buchan · First published 1899 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction · 3 chapters · 8,004 words
First lines
-"Lady Alice, Lady Louise, Between the wash of the tumbling seas--".
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: John Buchan
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Romance
- Length: 8,004 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 83 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure Fiction — The Far Islands follows the adventures of two men as they explore a mysterious island, encountering danger and excitement along the way.
- Mystery — The Far Islands is full of suspense and intrigue as the two men uncover the secrets of the island and its inhabitants.
- Historical Fiction — The Far Islands is set in the early 20th century and includes references to historical events and figures.
- Romance — The Far Islands features a romantic subplot between two of the characters.
Tags
adventure · mystery · historical · exploration · islands · Scottish · suspense · narrative · travel · nature · conflict · survival
Contents
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3