The Laird's Return And What Came Of It : A Story For Young People (1861)
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""The Laird's Return and What Came of It: A Story for Young People"" is a novel written by Geraldine Stewart in 1861. The story revolves around the return of a Scottish laird, who has been away for many years, to his ancestral home. The protagonist of the story is a young girl named Jessie, who lives with her parents in a small village near the laird's estate.As the laird returns, Jessie becomes fascinated by his stories of adventure and his knowledge of the world beyond their little village. She is also intrigued by the laird's plans to modernize his estate and bring new ideas and technologies to the area.However, not everyone in the village is happy about the laird's return. Some of the older residents are suspicious of his plans and fear that their traditional way of life will be threatened. As tensions rise, Jessie finds herself caught in the middle of a conflict between the laird and his opponents.Through her experiences, Jessie learns about the importance of embracing change and adapting to new ideas, while also respecting the traditions and values of her community. The novel is a timeless tale of growth, learning, and the power of community to overcome adversity.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781167201301
- ISBN-10: 1167201302
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.43 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.62 pounds
- Page Count: 204
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