It was 1759 when a nine-year-old boy called Malcolm MacQuarrie was torn away from the Scottish island of Islay. In 1790, after war, ambition and tragedy had left their marks, he made his way down the Wilderness Road to western North Carolina where he wrested a new farm from the primeval forest, married, raised a family. And throughout his remarkable odyssey, Malcolm MacQuarrie sang a song, a lilting song of the Scottish isles. In 1820, he sang it to his grandchild. Who sang it in turn to his grandchild, who sang it again in ...
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It was 1759 when a nine-year-old boy called Malcolm MacQuarrie was torn away from the Scottish island of Islay. In 1790, after war, ambition and tragedy had left their marks, he made his way down the Wilderness Road to western North Carolina where he wrested a new farm from the primeval forest, married, raised a family. And throughout his remarkable odyssey, Malcolm MacQuarrie sang a song, a lilting song of the Scottish isles. In 1820, he sang it to his grandchild. Who sang it in turn to his grandchild, who sang it again in turn. As America changes down the years, the song resonates down the succeeding generations...
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Seller's Description:
Good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. Could have library markings. Ships promptly!
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Fair. This copy has clearly been enjoyed-expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
