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The Brownie of Bodsbeck (Scottish Classic) - Complete Edition: Volume 1&2 - cover

The Brownie of Bodsbeck (Scottish Classic) - Complete Edition: Volume 1&2

James Hogg

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"Walter's blood curdled within him at this relation. He was superstitious, but he always affected to disbelieve the existence of the Brownie, though the evidences were so strong as not to admit of any doubt; but this double assurance, that his only daughter, whom he loved above all the world besides, was leagued with evil spirits, utterly confounded him." (Extract)
James Hogg (1770-1835) was a Scottish poet, novelist and essayist who wrote in both Scots and English. As a young man he worked as a shepherd and farmhand, and was largely self-educated through reading. He was a friend of many of the great writers of his day, including Sir Walter Scott, of whom he later wrote an unauthorized biography.
Available since: 02/19/2016.
Print length: 400 pages.

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