Greenmantle - Buchan, John
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Greenmantle' is John Buchan's second novel featuring the character of Richard Hannay and was first published in 1916 by Hodder & Stoughton, London. Greenmantle is one of two Hannay novels set during the First World War, 'Mr Standfast' (1919) being the other. Hannay's most famous adventure, 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' (1915), is set just after the war. The chapters of this book include: 'A Mission is Proposed', 'The Gathering of the Missionaries', 'Peter Pienaar', 'Adventures of Two Dutchmen on the Loose', 'Further Adventures of the Same', 'The Indiscretions of the Same', 'Christmastide', 'The…mehr

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Greenmantle' is John Buchan's second novel featuring the character of Richard Hannay and was first published in 1916 by Hodder & Stoughton, London. Greenmantle is one of two Hannay novels set during the First World War, 'Mr Standfast' (1919) being the other. Hannay's most famous adventure, 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' (1915), is set just after the war. The chapters of this book include: 'A Mission is Proposed', 'The Gathering of the Missionaries', 'Peter Pienaar', 'Adventures of Two Dutchmen on the Loose', 'Further Adventures of the Same', 'The Indiscretions of the Same', 'Christmastide', 'The Essen Barges', et cetera. We are republishing this vintage book now complete with a new biography of the author.
Autorenporträt
John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, was a Scottish novelist, historian, British Army officer, and Unionist politician whose multifaceted career spanned literature, public service, and governance. Born on August 26, 1875, in Perth, United Kingdom, he was educated in law and classical studies, which laid the groundwork for his prolific writing and historical analysis. He gained wide acclaim as a novelist, most notably for his spy thriller The Thirty-Nine Steps, a foundational work in the genre that blended suspense with political intrigue. Beyond literature, Buchan had a distinguished public career, serving in various governmental and military roles before becoming the 15th Governor General of Canada, where he served until his death in Montreal on February 11, 1940. As Governor General, he sought to promote Canadian unity and cultural identity, leaving a lasting impact on national morale during a turbulent era. Married to Susan Buchan from 1907 until his death, he was also the father of William Buchan, 3rd Baron Tweedsmuir, and grandfather to James Buchan and Edmund Fairfax-Lucy. Buchan's legacy reflects a unique blend of literary achievement and committed public service.