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Scottish journalist, editor, and writer of boys' fiction, Robert Leighton. He worked as an editor of children's magazines at Young Folks, where he first met his future wife Marie Connor, who is also a successful novelist. Leighton became an authority on caring for dogs and wrote numerous works on the topic. Robert Leighton, a Scottish journalist, editor, and writer of boys' fiction, lived from 5 June 1858 to 11 May 1934. He was born in the Scottish town of Ayr to poet Robert Leighton and Elizabeth Jane Campbell. He received his education at the Liverpool school connected to the Hope Street Unitarian Chapel, and at the age of 14, he started his career as a journalist. In 1879, he relocated to London and started working as an assistant editor for Young People magazine. He met Marie Connor, his future wife and another successful novelist, through his job at Young People. Leighton became an authority on caring for dogs and wrote numerous volumes on the subject. Leighton and Marie Connor got married at Marylebone in the first quarter of 1889 after they eloped in 1889. Leighton served as the Daily Mail's literary editor from 1896 to 1899, Marie was a seasoned novelist. They had four children. According to his daughter, Leighton loved his wife and treated her with a kind of adoring paternal attitude.
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Shindler, H L (illustrator). nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Haunted Ship: A Tale Of The Devon Smugglers is a novel written by Robert Leighton and originally published in 1903. The story is set in the rugged and mysterious coast of Devon, England, during the 18th century. It follows the adventures of a group of smugglers who are trying to evade the law and make a fortune by smuggling goods such as tobacco, tea, and brandy.The main character of the story is a young man named Tom Tregellas, who is a member of the smugglers' gang. He is a brave and resourceful young man who helps his comrades in their dangerous and illegal activities. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a haunted ship that appears mysteriously on the coast. The ship is said to be cursed and haunted by the ghosts of its former crew, who died in a terrible storm.As Tom and his fellow smugglers investigate the haunted ship, they uncover a dark and sinister secret that threatens to destroy them all. They soon realize that the ship is not just haunted by ghosts, but also by a ruthless and vengeful enemy who will stop at nothing to destroy them.The Haunted Ship: A Tale Of The Devon Smugglers is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that combines elements of adventure, mystery, and horror. It is a classic tale of smugglers and pirates, with a supernatural twist that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, ghost stories, or tales of adventure on the high seas.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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781120888211
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Zustand: New. Shindler, H L (illustrator). Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Über den AutorScottish journalist, editor, and writer of boys fiction, Robert Leighton. He worked as an editor of children s magazines at Young Folks, where he first met his future wife Marie Connor, who is also a successful noveli. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 447285479
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Shindler, H L (illustrator). The Haunted Ship | A Tale Of The Devon Smugglers (1903) | Robert Leighton | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2010 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9781120888211 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 119143794
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