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The Peterhead Smugglers Of The Last Century

The Peterhead Smugglers Of The Last Century

Peter Buchan

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104320812
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''The Peterhead Smugglers Of The Last Century: Or William And Annie'' is a play written by Peter Buchan in 1834. The play is set in the 18th century in the Scottish town of Peterhead and follows the story of two smugglers, William and Annie, who are caught up in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal. The play is divided into three acts and features a cast of colorful characters, including corrupt officials, jealous lovers, and brave rebels.Along with the play, the book also includes a collection of poems and songs written by Buchan. These works explore themes of love, nature, and Scottish culture, and showcase Buchan’s talent as a poet and songwriter.Overall, ''The Peterhead Smugglers Of The Last Century: Or William And Annie'' is an entertaining and engaging work of literature that offers a glimpse into the world of smuggling and rebellion in 18th century Scotland.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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