The Men Of The Mountain (1908) - Samuel Rutherford Crockett - Bog

The Men of the Mountain is a novel written by Samuel Rutherford Crockett and published in 1908. The story is set in the remote Scottish Highlands and follows the lives of the people who live there. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different character.The first part introduces us to the protagonist, Ian MacIan, a young man who lives in a small village on the edge of the mountains. Ian is a skilled hunter and fisherman, and he spends his days exploring the rugged terrain around his home. He is also deeply in love with a local girl named Mary MacGregor, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Mary's father is a rival of Ian's.The second part of the novel focuses on Mary herself. We learn about her upbringing in the Highlands and her struggles to make a life for herself in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Mary is a strong and independent woman, but she is also vulnerable to the dangers of the mountains and the men who inhabit them.The third and final part of the novel brings the story to a dramatic conclusion. Ian and Mary's relationship is put to the test as they face a series of challenges and obstacles, including a deadly feud between two rival clans. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the enduring power of tradition in a rapidly changing world.Overall, The Men of the Mountain is a vivid and evocative portrait of life in the Scottish Highlands at the turn of the 20th century. Crockett's prose is rich and lyrical, and his characters are complex and compelling. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature or the history and culture of the Highlands.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.