The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 1 of 2): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 1 of 2) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hogg, James (1770–1835).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 1 of 2)" by James Hogg is a novel published in 1818. Set in the Scottish Borders during 1685, it follows Walter Laidlaw, a farmer who compassionately aids persecuted Covenanters hiding near his land. His daughter Katharine secretly helps them too, using local superstition to disguise their leader as a supernatural Brownie. When the ruthless Clavers arrests Walter, the family faces harsh interrogation and potential execution, while mysterious events unfold at their farm.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 1 of 2)
- Author credits: Hogg, James (1770–1835)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
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