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  • Audiobook

    In Highland Harbours, with Para Handy

    with Para Handy

    by Neil Munro ...
    Narrated by Robert Trotter ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 13 min

    Read by Robert Trotter, all stories are unabridged, self-contained, and describe the numerous adventures aboard Para Handy's ship - The Vital Spark. ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • China’s Strategic Culture and Cross-Straits Relations

    A Perilous Triangle

    Series series Asian Security Studies
    This book explores China’s strategic culture in the context of relations across the Taiwan Strait.The USA has long played a stabilising role, deterring China from attacking Taiwan. However, as China’s economy has grown, so has its military might, and it is now in a position to challenge America for the leading role in the security of the Western Pacific. This book closely examines how China’s ... Read more

    Was $64.99 USD Now $57.99 USD

  • Para Handy Tales — The Vital Spark

    Enriched edition. Humorous sea adventures in early 20th century Scotland

    In "Para Handy Tales '— The Vital Spark," Neil Munro invites readers into the whimsical world of Para Handy, the charmingly roguish character who navigates life aboard the Vital Spark, a decrepit yet lovable fishing boat. Munro's writing style beautifully intertwines humor and sentimentality, reflecting the maritime culture of early 20th-century Scotland. The collection of stories delves into the ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Neil Munro, Collection

    by Neil Munro ...
    Neil Munro (1863 – 1930) was a Scottish journalist, newspaper editor, author and literary critic. He is now mainly known for his humorous short stories, originally written under the pen name Hugh Foulis. The best known were about the fictional Clyde puffer the Vital Spark and her captain Para Handy, but they also included stories about the waiter and kirk beadle Erchie MacPherson, and the ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Para Handy Tales — The Vital Spark

    Enriched edition. Humorous Clyde puffer adventures in vivid Scots dialect, steeped in west coast camaraderie

    by Neil Munro ...
    In "Para Handy Tales — The Vital Spark," Neil Munro crafts a series of charming and humorous short stories that center around the whimsical adventures of Para Handy, the captain of the Vital Spark—a small, aged Clyde puffer boat. These tales, rich in vivid Scottish dialect and character-driven dialogue, epitomize the literary movement of the early 20th century that sought to capture the essence of ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Erchie, My Droll Friend

    Enriched edition. Highland Humor: Tales of Wit and Warmth from the Scottish Countryside

    In "Erchie, My Droll Friend," Neil Munro crafts a captivating narrative that captures the wit and charm of the Scottish character through the semi-autobiographical adventures of Erchie, a loveable rogue whose escapades provide humorous insights into early 20th-century Scottish life. Munro's prose exhibits a delightful blend of realism and humor, drawing readers into a vivid representation of his ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Para Handy

    The Complete Collected Stories

    by Neil Munro ...
    A collection of beloved short stories starring the Scottish seaman and his quirky crew.Master mariner Para Handy, a.k.a. Peter Macfarlane, has been sailing his way into the affections of generations of Scots since he first weighed anchor in the pages of the Glasgow Evening News in 1905. He and his crew—Dougie the mate, Macphail the Engineer, Sunny Jim, and the Tar—all play their parts in evoking ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • John Splendid

    The Tale of a Poor Gentleman

    by Neil Munro ...
    The Marquis of Argyll's campaign in the Highlands of 1644, told by a soldier who has come home from the German wars and understands exactly how little glory there is in any of it. Munro wrote in Highland English and this is the best Scottish historical novel after Scott. This edition is bound with 58 plates of painting, among them works by Edvard Munch, Horatio McCulloch and Philips Wouwerman, ... Read more

    $5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Bud

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Neil Munro ...
    On a snowbound New Year's morning, a Scottish town wakes to bells, drums, and holiday bustle, and the Dyce household opens into comedy, warmth, and affectionate domestic chaos. Miss Bell Dyce, cheerful amid the festive confusion, oversees fires, food, and preparations while her lively maid Kate tosses snow at the window and dreams of home, education, and a wider life. Soon the family's ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • The Daft Days

    by Neil Munro ...
    Characters and Community Life: The story is populated with a range of characters who represent the different strata of Scottish society, from the local aristocracy to the working-class townsfolk. Munro's characters are vividly drawn, each with their own quirks and personal stories that intersect during the holiday season. The novel explores how these characters interact, sometimes clashing, ... Read more

    $0.97 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Bud: A Novel

    by Neil Munro ...
    The novel follows the life and adventures of its titular character, Bud, a young boy growing up in a Scottish village. The narrative traces Bud's development from childhood through adolescence, highlighting the formative experiences and challenges that shape his character.The story is rich with descriptions of rural Scottish life, portraying the close-knit community, its traditions, and the ... Read more

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  • The Shoes of Fortune

    by Neil Munro ...
    "The Shoes of Fortune" follows the life of its protagonist, a young man named David who is struggling to find his place in the world. The story begins with David feeling dissatisfied and restless, yearning for a change from his mundane existence. His fortunes change dramatically when he comes into possession of a mysterious pair of shoes, which he believes are enchanted and capable of bringing ... Read more

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