The Lone Furrow (1907)

The Lone Furrow is a historical fiction novel written by William Alexander Fraser and originally published in 1907. Set in the late 19th century, the book tells the story of a young farmer named John Gourlay who inherits his family's farm in rural Scotland. As he struggles to make a success of his new venture, John faces various challenges, including harsh weather conditions, difficult neighbors, and personal tragedies.Despite these obstacles, John remains determined to succeed and eventually becomes a respected and prosperous member of his community. Along the way, he also finds love and builds a family, but must navigate the complexities of relationships and the pressures of societal expectations.The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of rural life in Scotland, as well as its exploration of themes such as perseverance, resilience, and the importance of community. It is considered a classic of Scottish literature and has been praised for its authentic portrayal of the hardships and triumphs of rural life.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.