Silver Sand: A Romance Of Old Galloway (1914)

""Silver Sand: A Romance of Old Galloway"" is a historical romance novel written by Samuel Rutherford Crockett and published in 1914. The story is set in the rural region of Galloway in Scotland during the 17th century. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Silver Sand, who is known for his exceptional skills as a smuggler. He is a fearless and charismatic character who is loved and respected by the people of his village.The story follows Silver Sand's adventures as he navigates the dangerous waters of the Scottish coast, smuggling goods and outwitting the authorities. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Mally, who is the daughter of a wealthy landowner. Their love is forbidden, and they must overcome many obstacles to be together.The novel is rich in historical detail, and the author paints a vivid picture of life in rural Scotland during this time period. There are many colorful characters in the story, including smugglers, pirates, and corrupt officials. The author also explores themes of love, loyalty, and honor, as well as the struggle between good and evil.Overall, ""Silver Sand: A Romance of Old Galloway"" is a thrilling and engaging historical romance novel that will transport readers to a bygone era and leave them rooting for the brave and daring Silver Sand.""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.