The Yeoman AdventurerGeorge W. GoughOmniClassics · Literature
The Yeoman Adventurer
George W. GoughA restless young farmer finds himself drawn into the Jacobite rising.
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About the book
Oliver Wheatman chafes at a quiet life on his family's land while other young men appear to have the freedom of military careers. An encounter with Margaret Waynflete abruptly grants him the adventure he has imagined: she needs help in a danger involving her father and the dragoons of Lord Brocton. Oliver's decision carries him into journeys, disguises, confrontations, and the movement of armies during the Jacobite crisis of 1745. His attachment to Margaret gives the political turmoil a personal urgency, while his knowledge of books proves an unexpected companion to practical courage. Gough tells the historical romance through Oliver's own lively voice, preserving the contrast between his earlier fantasies and the unpredictable obligations of action.
- Adventure and responsibility
- Jacobite conflict
- Love and loyalty
Why read it
Follow a bookish young man's entry into history through a first-person adventure full of movement and quick decisions.
English historical romance by George W. Gough
Contents and reading sections
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