Ned Allen: Or The Past Age (1849)

By David Hannay

Book Overview

""Ned Allen: Or The Past Age"" is a historical novel written by Scottish author David Hannay and originally published in 1849. The story follows the life of the eponymous protagonist, Ned Allen, a young man who grows up in rural Scotland during the 18th century. As he comes of age, Ned becomes involved in various political and social movements of the time, including the Jacobite rebellion and the rise of industrialization. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Jeanie, who becomes his steadfast companion throughout his adventures. Through Ned's experiences, the novel offers a vivid portrayal of life in Scotland during a time of great change and upheaval. It explores themes of loyalty, love, and the struggle for identity in a rapidly evolving society. Overall, ""Ned Allen: Or The Past Age"" is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal period in Scottish history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166950425
• ISBN13: 9781166950422
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"