George Malcolm (1897)

George Malcolm is a novel written by Scottish author Gabriel Setoun and first published in 1897. The book tells the story of George Malcolm, a young man who grows up in a small Scottish village and dreams of leaving his mundane life behind to seek adventure and fortune elsewhere. Despite his father's objections, George eventually sets out on his own, traveling to London and then to America, where he becomes a successful businessman. However, George's success comes at a cost, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his family and friends back home. The novel explores themes of ambition, family, and the pursuit of happiness, and offers a glimpse into the social and economic realities of turn-of-the-century Scotland. With its vivid descriptions of Scottish village life and its engaging protagonist, George Malcolm remains a beloved classic of Scottish literature.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.