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The Right Stuff: Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton

By Ian Hay

(3.5 stars) ā€¢ 10 reviews

A young man leaves his quiet home, entering a lively city and a challenging university, hoping to make a new life.

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2007-03-25
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"The Right Stuff: Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton" by Ian Hay is a story about self-discovery in a new world. Follow Robert Chalmers Fordyce as he travels from the quiet Scottish countryside to the busy streets of Edinburgh and the halls of its university. He faces challenges in his education while holding onto his identity. Starting with Robin's arrival, readers see Robert's ambition as he prepares for an important exam. He observes the city with the excitement and fear of someone new, and he struggles to balance his old life with his dreams for the future. Through friendships and funny encounters, Robert grows, learning from the people he meets, and each experience prepares him for what lies ahead, carrying the hopes and the strict expectations of his family.

About the Author

Major General John Hay Beith, CBE MC, was a British schoolmaster and soldier, but is best remembered as a novelist, playwright, essayist, and historian who wrote under the pen name Ian Hay.

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