The Path Of The King

The Path of the King is a 1921 novel by the Scottish author John Buchan, presented as a loosely-coupled series of short stories. In a prologue to the novel, three men discuss around a camp re the notion that the 'spark' of masterful men may be transmitted down from generation to generation, and even though it may smoulder for generations and may seem lost, will reappear and are up when the time is right. In in the rst episode, a Northern prince's golden "torque" represents the symbol of his royal status. On his death, the gold is remodelled as a ring which is handed down from generation to generation until it is eventually inherited by the mother of Abraham Lincoln. In an epilogue to the novel, set many years later, three men stand watching the funeral cortège after Lincoln's death. "There goes the rst American" says one. The young British attaché replies "I dare say you are right, Professor, but I think it is also the last of the Kings". In her 2009 book Reassessing John Buchan: Beyond the Thirty Nine Steps Kate Macdonald suggests that in writing the novel Buchan had the implicit purpose of fostering Anglo-American unity, and that his aim was to build up Lincoln as a shared hero of the British and American people. This classic title has been published by RADLEY BOOKS. Each RADLEY CLASSIC is a meticulously restored, luxurious and faithful reproduction of a classic book; produced with elegant text layout, clarity of presentation, and stylistic features that make reading a true pleasure. Special attention is given to legible fonts and adequate letter sizing, correct line length for readability, generous margins and triple lead (lavish line separation); plus we do not allow any mistakes/changes/additions to creep into the author's words. Visit RADLEY BOOKS at www.radleybooks.com (or search RADLEY CLASSIC on Amazon) to see more classic book titles in this series.