Our Home in the Silver West: A Story of Struggle and Adventure

By Gordon Stables

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Torn between family duty and a thirst for adventure, a young Scottish clan chief sets sail for the New World to escape a bitter feud and carve out a new destiny.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Culture/Civilization/Society Travel & Geography Fiction

Released

2009-03-09

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Summary

"Our Home in the Silver West: A Story of Struggle and Adventure" by Gordon Stables is a historical novel that follows the young clan chief, Murdoch M'Crimman, as he faces challenges in the Scottish Highlands and journeys to the New World. The story begins with Murdoch reflecting on his duty to his clan and the burden of a long-standing family feud with the Raes of Strathtoul. Set against the backdrop of Castle Coila, Murdoch's introspective nature and interactions with his aunt highlight a land of beauty marred by ancestral conflict. The narrative hints at themes of heritage, responsibility, and the promise of adventure as Murdoch seeks a new life in the West, leaving behind the shadows of his family's past.