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"I had done my best service, I think, before I put on
khaki."
Stats:
Born August 26, 1875 in Perth, Scotland
Died February 11, 1940 in Canada |
Buchan defines "Rennaisance Man." 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' was
truly only a small faction of this man's accomplishments. Scotish-born, Glasgow
and Oxford educated, he was also a lawyer, a publishing executive, historian,
army officer, and Member of the British Parliament. In 1935
he was created first Baron Tweedsmui and also appointed Governer-General
of Canada. All we can say is "wow."
(bio written by Meg McGonagall)
Resources
Slainte.org.uk
Includes biographical information, and electronic texts: Just search
for: Buchan, John 1875-1940 |
Calculo Review
It is 1:08 AM and I literally just finished reading The Thirty-Nine
Steps. For the second night in a row, I've hidden under the covers,
the book held firmly in my hand as it takes me on a whirlwind tour of
the United Kingdom.
A tale of cunning German spies, a plot to start a war against Britain
and France; it's definitely a story that keeps you guessing.
The story follows Mr. Richard Hannay, a South African mining engineer,
he came to settle in England after making his pile in the gold fields of
South Africa. He's running from both the police, and the mysterious 'Black
Stone,' as he tries to save Europe from a death-trap, all the while,
he doesn't even entirely understand what's going on.
Although this is a great book, it is by no means a 'no-brainer.' I feel I
may have missed a few details due to my overly-tired eyes fighting to
stay open around 3 AM. Basically, if you're looking for a slightly sophisticated
tale of espionage, disguise, intrigue, and true grit, I highly recommend
this one. Trust me, I just finished it, I happened to look in the mirror,
and I'm so shaken I'm as white as a ghost!
- Megora McGonagall, Senior Calculo
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