This classic book is John Buchan’s 1898 novel, “John Bernet of Barns - A Romance”. John Buchan (1875–1940) was a Scottish novelist and historian who served as Governor General of Canada. This fantastic novel is highly recommended for fans and collectors of Buchan’s seminal work, and would make for a worthy addition to any personal library. Contents include: “The Adventure Which Befell me in The Wood of Dawyck”, “The House of Barns”, “The Spate in Tweed”, “I go to the College at Glasgow”, “Cousinly Affection”, “How Master Gilbert Burnet Played a Game and Was Checkmated”, etc. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.