“If those extra-social brains are so potent, why after all do they effect so little? A dull police-officer, with the machine behind him, can afford to laugh at most experiments in anarchy.”
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JOHN BUCHAN Ultimate Collection: Spy Classics, Thrillers, Adventure Novels & Short Stories, Including Historical Works and Essays (Illustrated): Scottish Poems, World War I Books & Mystery Novels like Thirty-Nine Steps, Greenmantle, Huntingtower, No Man’s Land, Prester John and many more
The John Buchan Ultimate Collection is a comprehensive compilation of the author's most renowned and lesser-known works. It features a variety of genres, including espionage, historical fiction, and adventure. The collection highlights Buchan's ability to weave intricate plots and create memorable characters. Notable titles within the collection include 'Thirty-Nine Steps,' a classic spy novel that inspired the film of the same name, and 'Greenmantle,' which is considered one of his best works. Additionally, the collection includes shorter stories, essays, and Scottish poems, showcasing Buchan's versatility as a writer. more
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John Buchan
John Buchan, born on August 26, 1875, and died on February 11, 1940, was a former Governor General of Canada and a renowned novelist and historian. He is best known for his historical novels and adventure stories, which have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more
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“[W]ithout humour you cannot run a sweetie-shop, let alone a nation.”
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“I always try to suit my clothes to my company. It is the only way to be inconspicuous.”
Source: JOHN BUCHAN – Ultimate Collection: 28 Novels & 40+ Short Stories (Including Poems, War Writings, Essays, Biographies & Memoirs) - Illustrated: Thriller Classics, Spy Novels, Supernatural Tales, Historical Works, The Great War Writings & Autobiography; Including Complete Richard Hannay, Dickson McCunn & Sir Edward Leithen Series
“No, let the monarch's bags and others hold The flattering, mighty, nay, al-mighty gold.”
“People may have too much of a good thing: Full as an egg of wisdom thus I sing.”