The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 1 of 2) by James Hogg
"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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hogg, James, 1770-1835 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 1 of 2) |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Brownie_of_Bodsbeck |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40955 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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