The Olive Leaf (1886) - Hugh Macmillan - Bog

The Olive Leaf is a novel written by Hugh Macmillan and published in 1886. The story is set in the Scottish Highlands and follows the lives of two families, the Macgregors and the Camerons. The Macgregors are a wealthy family who own a large estate, while the Camerons are poor crofters who live on the land. The novel explores themes of social class, love, and the conflict between tradition and progress. The main character, Ewen Macgregor, falls in love with Mairi Cameron, but their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses and the disapproval of their families. The novel also touches on the changing landscape of Scotland during the Industrial Revolution and the impact it had on traditional ways of life. Overall, The Olive Leaf is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into life in the Scottish Highlands during a time of great change.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.