The Master of Ballantrae
- London: Cassell and Company, Ltd, 1889
London: Cassell and Company, Ltd, 1889. First edition. Near Fine. First issue with 20 pages of ads at the rear, dated July, 1889. Bound in the publisher's original red cloth stamped in black on the front and rear panels, and black and gilt on the spine. A Near Fine copy of the book in remarkably bright, fresh cloth. Floral end papers toned, rear inner hinge professionally closed and just slight foxing to the closed text block. Internal contents are generally clean and unmarked.
Stevenson’s exciting novel of familial conflict and adventure set amidst and after the Jacobite rebellion of the mid-18th century. The book follows the Durie family who decide, with disastrous consequences, that in order to preserve their familial land and homes that one son will side with the loyalists and the other will join the Jacobite uprising. A world-wide adventure novel follows the fall-out from this decision to split a single family's allegiance. Stevenson wrote the book while travelling extensively in the US and the Pacific, and indeed the conclusion of the book features an exciting and memorable confrontation in the American wilderness. The Master of Ballantrae was adapted into a 1953 film, starring Errol Flynn. Near Fine.
Stevenson’s exciting novel of familial conflict and adventure set amidst and after the Jacobite rebellion of the mid-18th century. The book follows the Durie family who decide, with disastrous consequences, that in order to preserve their familial land and homes that one son will side with the loyalists and the other will join the Jacobite uprising. A world-wide adventure novel follows the fall-out from this decision to split a single family's allegiance. Stevenson wrote the book while travelling extensively in the US and the Pacific, and indeed the conclusion of the book features an exciting and memorable confrontation in the American wilderness. The Master of Ballantrae was adapted into a 1953 film, starring Errol Flynn. Near Fine.