John Buchan Libri

. Thistle Publishing, bright clean copy, no markings, with dustjacket, Professional booksellers since 1981

Set during the 1745 Rebellion, this novel is the story of Francis Birkenshaw, a young man from a good Border family, who grows up in Edinburgh determined to live a life of villainy and debauchery. He ends up in the service of both sides during the Jacobite Rebellion.

Who is John Macnab? Three Scottish landowners receive a note which tells them that he intends to poach from their estates without being caught, though if he does he will donate money to a good cause. The reactions of the landowners differs considerably.

22 Escape Stories by Various Authors ISBN 0 7064 1174 9

This charming one-of-a-kind classic is a beautiful compilation which includes the timeless story, The Magic Walking-Stick and several additional Arabian Nights classic stories including; The Seven Voyages of Sinbad, The Story of the Magic Horse, The Story of the Fisherman and the Genie and more.