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This book is so much more than a children's adventure and I see no mention of Alan Breck in the article - one of the greatest yet flawed heroes ever created. RLS's writing is modern, pared down and thrilling to read.
The article is, of course, correct but it lacks passion - a bit too much Davie Balfour if you like.
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Could this be looked upon as a Allegory of Scotland and its People?
please read here (in simple english), that article is about an Australian fire fighter, not the book. THank you !!
58.160.82.97 ( talk) 11:08, 9 March 2009 (UTC) James of the Glens was not a chieftain, nor did he lead the Clan. He was an illegitimate brother of Charles 5th of Ardsheal for whom Alan Breck was collecting money to take to Charles who had fled to France, where he died and was buried at Sens. Charles was a cousin of the Chief (Appin)and had unwillingly led the Appin Stewarts at Culloden. Ref Burke's Landed Gentry. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.77.200.51 ( talk) 20:20, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
This is a great book -- I should reread it! The plot summary is way too long, though. It would be great if someone would read this and rewrite it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_write_a_plot_summary Tlqk56 ( talk) 02:17, 19 April 2012 (UTC)
Who says it isn't as good as Kidnapped? ( 109.159.10.175 ( talk) 01:29, 23 March 2016 (UTC))
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The article in French Wikipedia about this book (Enlevé ! in French) is more thorough, with discussion of the situation in Scotland in the time period of the novel, and citations to letters by Stevenson that negate the 2010 book that now uses up a section in this English article. The French article is here. I will try to begin translation of the most important section, Historic Sources [Les sources historiques : utilisation et rôle dans le roman]. A separate topic is how few reviews of the novel are cited. -- -- Prairieplant ( talk) 04:47, 16 July 2021 (UTC)
David begins his narrative in early June, 1751, at which time he is past his 18th birthday, being born in March, 1733. The murder of Colin Campbell took place on Sunday, May 14, 1752 (May 3, old style). One wonders if Stevenson was aware of that fact. At any rate, this article might be corrected for David's age, at least. 32.215.234.97 ( talk) 20:18, 7 September 2023 (UTC)