John Buchan

32 Bücher

Memory Hold-the-Door
Der Übermensch
Midwinter
Der Wind im Portikus
Der Mann aus den Norländern
Die neununddreißig Stufen
The Thirty Nine Steps, John Buchan
Jens Wawrczeck - Die 39 Stufen
The Thirty-Nine Steps (The Penguin English Library)
Sick Heart River
The Complete Novels of John Buchan: 25+ Spy Classics, Thrillers & Adventure Novels in One Premium Edition (Unabridged): Including Richard Hannay Series, ... The Free Fishers and more
The Collected Works of John Buchan
The Thirty-Nine Steps (Collins Classics)
Salute to Adventurers
The Half-Hearted
The Thirty-Nine Steps
The Path of the King
Greenmantle
Mr. Standfast
Prester John
The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies
Huntingtower
The Island of Sheep: Authorised Edition (Richard Hannay)
Mr. Standfast: Authorised Edition (Richard Hannay)
Oxford Progressive English Readers / 9. Schuljahr, Stufe 3 - The Thirty-nine Steps - New Edition
Pocket Guide to Malignant Melanoma
Oxford Bookworms Library / 9. Schuljahr, Stufe 2 - The Thirty-Nine Steps
The 39 Steps
Witch Wood
The Thirty-Nine Steps (Penguin Readers, Level 3)
The Thirty-nine Steps
Massacre of Glencoe

Über John Buchan

John Buchan (1875.1940) was a Scottish novelist, historian, and statesman whose career bridged literature and public service. Born in Perth, Scotland, Buchan was educated at Glasgow and Oxford, where he developed a passion for storytelling and historical research. He first gained fame as the author of adventure classics such as « The Thirty-Nine Steps », but his literary output spanned historical fiction, biography, and essays. Buchans public life was equally distinguished. He served as a government official during the Boer War and the First World War, playing a pivotal role as Director of Intelligence and Information for the British War Cabinet. Later, he entered Parliament and was appointed Governor General of Canada, where he promoted national unity and cultural understanding during a period of global upheaval. In « Memory Hold-the-Door », Buchan offers readers a window into the personal experiences and philosophical convictions that shaped his approach to both literature and leadership. His memoirs reflect a lifelong commitment to public service, a deep love for the landscapes and traditions of Scotland, and an abiding belief in the power of history to guide future generations.