Blackwood's Standard Novels V1

Blackwood's Standard Novels V1: The Provost, The Steamboat And The Omen is a collection of three novellas written by John Galt and first published in 1842. The first novella, The Provost, tells the story of a small Scottish town and its corrupt leader, the provost. The second novella, The Steamboat, is a tale of ambition and tragedy set against the backdrop of the early days of steam-powered transportation. The final novella, The Omen, is a supernatural story about a man who is haunted by a mysterious apparition. Galt's writing is characterized by his vivid descriptions of Scottish life and his keen observations of human nature. Blackwood's Standard Novels V1: The Provost, The Steamboat And The Omen is a classic work of Scottish literature and an important contribution to the genre of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.