John Galt, Cochrane Macrone

Star of Destiny

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Produktbeschreibung

âStar of Destiny, â by John Galt, transports readers to a bygone era with its rich historical tapestry and thrilling sea adventure. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Scotland, this literary work follows the protagonist on a daring voyage, encountering both natural perils and the complexities of human nature. Galt's skillful storytelling captures the essence of the period, weaving a narrative that resonates with authenticity and timeless appeal. Published in 1833, âStar of Destinyâ offers a compelling glimpse into the past, combining elements of adventure and historical detail. Experience the journey through the eyes of characters shaped by their environment and driven by their destinies. This novel is a testament to Galt's literary prowess and his enduring contribution to Scottish literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 594g
• ISBN-13: 9781023702294
• ISBN-10: 1023702290
• Artikelnr.: 74425287

Autorenporträt

John Galt was a Scottish author, entrepreneur, and political and social commentator. Galt has been dubbed the first political author in the English language since he was the first to address concerns related to the Industrial Revolution. Galt was the Canada Company's first superintendent (1826-1829). In the first half of the nineteenth century, the company was created to populate a part of what is now Southern Ontario (then known as Upper Canada); it was later considered "the most important single attempt at settlement in Canadian history". Galt was recalled to Britain in 1829 for mismanagement of the Canada Company (especially inept bookkeeping), and he was later imprisoned for failing to pay his son's tuition. Galt was born in Irvine, Ayrshire, the son of a naval captain who traded in the West Indies. He was a first cousin to Captain Alexander Allan. His father relocated to Greenock around 1780. The family paid him regular visits but did not return permanently until 1789. John attended Irvine Grammar School alongside Henry Eckford, a lifelong friend, and William Spence. Galt spent a few months at the Greenock Custom House when he was 17 years old. He then worked as an apprentice and junior clerk for his uncle, Mr. Ewing, while simultaneously penning essays and stories for local journals in his own time. He relocated to London in 1804 to join his father and seek his wealth.