"Voyage of Discovery to N.S.W. in the Lady Nelson in 1800" is a historical account of the journey to Hunter's River and Ash Island by Lieutenant James Grant, a Scottish-born British Royal Navy officer and navigator in the early nineteenth century. The expedition aimed to proceed to Australia to prosecute the discovery of the unknown parts of the coast of New Holland and map new lands. It became the first ship to sail through the Bass Strait from west to east, charting the then-unknown coastline.

Under the Red Dragon is a historical fiction based upon the journeys of several veterans and set against the backdrop of the Crimean War of 1853-1856. It was published in 1872 by James Grant (1822-87), a Scottish novelist and historian. This well-written novel contains wonderfully depicted characters, each different from the other. The solid and absorbing storyline evokes every emotion of the reader. With his elevated writing style, Grant made sure that no one kept this book down without completing it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in and curious about the subject of Crimean War....

This work follows the experiences of a young Scottish Highlander, Ronald Stuart, who enters the 92nd regiment of foot, the Gordon Highlanders as an ensign. He joins the division in Spain soon after and stays with Gordons for the rest of the Napoleonic Wars. The plot contains several amusing adventures of Stuart that include rescuing half of the noble ladies of Spain, dealing with problematic prisoners of the war, and trying to escape from his rival. Although the story is based on the Peninsular war, it is much more than a retelling of it from Stuart's perspective. Following a sentimental...

In 'Dulcie Carlyon' by James Grant, readers are transported to the enchanting world of turn-of-the-century London, where the protagonist, Dulcie Carlyon, navigates the complexities of high society while discovering her own identity and fighting against societal norms. Grant's eloquent prose and attention to detail evoke the literary style of the late 19th century, adding depth and richness to the narrative. The book delves into themes of class struggle, feminism, and the search for self-fulfillment, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction and social commentary....

At the beginning of the story, Allan Mac Innon (the storyteller) and his adoptive brother Callum Dhu are in the Highlands of Scotland, observing a party of English tourists who are attempting to climb Ben Ora in order to see the views by moonlight. Allan realises that the tourists will have to descend the mountain in darkness,, and that this will put them in grave danger.

This work follows the experiences of a young Scottish Highlander, Ronald Stuart, who enters the 92nd regiment of foot, the Gordon Highlanders as an ensign. He joins the division in Spain soon after and stays with Gordons for the rest of the Napoleonic Wars. The plot contains several amusing adventures of Stuart that include rescuing half of the noble ladies of Spain, dealing with problematic prisoners of the war, and trying to escape from his rival. Although the story is based on the Peninsular war, it is much more than a retelling of it from Stuart's perspective. Following a sentimental...

Under the Red Dragon is a historical fiction based upon the journeys of several veterans and set against the backdrop of the Crimean War of 1853-1856. It was published in 1872 by James Grant (1822-87), a Scottish novelist and historian. This well-written novel contains wonderfully depicted characters, each different from the other. The solid and absorbing storyline evokes every emotion of the reader. With his elevated writing style, Grant made sure that no one kept this book down without completing it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in and curious about the subject of Crimean War....