What's Mine's Mine (George Macdonald Original Works) (George Macdonald Original Works) [Facsimile] [Hardcover]

George MacDonald (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1991 | ISBN-10: 1881084000 | ISBN-13: 978-1881084006

1892 Original Printing. Strictly original re-print on a Heidelberg press by Johannesen Printing and Publishing. Old World 1800's hand made edition, hard bound in forest green cotton cloth just like the originals! A classic Scottish novel with some local, Scottish brogue. Reprinted 3 times from Johannesen Publisher.

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About the Author

George Maconald. A Scottish poet, author and clergyman wrote over forty novels and works of phantasy as well as short stories, poems and non-fiction religous works. He was friends with many of the great authors of his time and is said to have had great influence on both C.S Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien. He also, with the help of his children, convinced Lewis Carrol to publish his book Alice In Wonderland.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 387 pages
• Publisher: Johannesen (November 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1881084000
• ISBN-13: 978-1881084006
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,505,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars He who would savor Heaven must first taste Hell., November 5, 1997

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This review is from: What's Mine's Mine (George Macdonald Original Works) (George Macdonald Original Works) (Hardcover)

Alister, who had inherited but the little that remained of the land which had begrudging provided his once-mighty and still-proud clan a meager subsistence-the land known as Strathruadh-, was finding it increasingly difficult to care for his beloved people. The very land on which the village stood was now the property of a lowlander-a man who cared for neither the land nor the people, but whose sole interest lay in his investment, prestige, and prominence. The small portion of land remaining to Alister was his to farm, to nurture, to love. Oh, how he loved this hard, barren, hilly, heather-covered, wasteland. But God loved Alister far more than Alister could love the land, and, as a result, a sacrifice must be made. Alister must be made to choose between the seen and unseen; must be made to understand that ownership is not to own. God created and retains ownership of all things. We are given but a brief stint upon this earth that we may learn that which He would have us learn.

While Alister found the sacrifice far greater than he ever thought he could bear, with the aid of his brother Ian ( a man who, quite possibly, walked midst the Angels), Alister did that which must be done-obey his God, and with obedience came understanding, and with understanding, peace.

Welcome to the world of ancient Scotland, where the people appear as hard as the land upon which they live. Explore their lives, their loves, their dreams, and their hopes. Discover that which we must all eventually learn if we are to ever know true life.

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whats Mine is Mine, April 18, 2000

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This review is from: What's Mine's Mine (George Macdonald Original Works) (George Macdonald Original Works) (Hardcover)

The very best George MacDonald book.