Songs of Angus: THE WILD GEESE by Violet Jacob

Name: Songs of Angus: THE WILD GEESE
Author: Violet Jacob

The Wild Geese is a novel by Violet Jacob, set in the Scottish Highlands in the early 19th century. It tells the story of Angus, a young man who is forced to leave his home in the Highlands and travel to the Lowlands to find work. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious old woman who tells him stories of the past, and a young woman who he falls in love with. As Angus struggles to make a life for himself in the Lowlands, he discovers the secrets of his past and the true meaning of home.

By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 217 words

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"O tell me what was on yer road, ye roarin' norlan' Wind, / As ye cam' blawin' frae the land that's niver frae my mind? / My feet they traivel England, but I'm dee'in for the north." / "My man, I heard the siller tides rin up the Firth o' Forth."

"Aye, Wind, I ken them weel eneuch, and fine they fa' an' rise, / And fain I'd feel the creepin' mist on yonder shore that lies, / But tell me, ere ye passed them by, what saw ye on the way?" / "My man, I rocked the rovin' gulls that sail abune the Tay."

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Work type: Short story
Author: Violet Jacob
Date: 1915 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Folklore, Mystery
Length: 217 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Historical Fiction — The book is set in Scotland in the early 1900s and follows the life of Angus, a young man living in a rural village.
Romance — The book follows Angus' romantic relationships with two women, and the struggles he faces in his pursuit of love.
Adventure — The book follows Angus' journey as he leaves his home and embarks on a quest to find his true identity and purpose in life.
Folklore — The book is filled with references to Scottish folklore and mythology, which Angus uses to make sense of his life and the world around him.