''Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood'' is a realistic, largely autobiographical, novel by

George MacDonald George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carrol ...

. It was first published in 1871. The original edition was illustrated by Arthur Hughes.

Plot introduction

Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood is a story of a young motherless boy growing up with his brothers in a Scottish manse. The list of characters includes: The wicked sneaking, housekeeper, Mrs. Mitchel, Kirsty, an enchanting Highland storyteller, Turkey, the intrepid cowherd, the strange Wandering Willie, the evil Kelpie, the sweet horse Missie, and the lovely Elsie Duff. Throughout the twists and turns of his escapades and adventures, Ranald learns from his father the important lessons of courage and integrity.

Literary significance and criticism

#"full of sweetness, full of boy-life and true goodness". ''(

New York Independent ''The Independent'' was a weekly magazine published in New York City between 1848 and 1928. It was founded in order to promote Congregational church, Congregationalism and was also an important voice in support of Abolitionism in the United States ...

, 1871'') #"Mr. Macdonald writes of youthful experiences in a way unequaled by any other author of the day, and this volume is in his best style." -

Boston Post ''The Boston Post'' was a daily newspaper in New England for over a hundred years before its final shutdown in 1956. The ''Post'' was founded in November 1831 by two prominent Boston businessmen, Charles G. Greene and William Beals. Edwin Groz ...

A New Godiva, By Sydney Hodges, pg. 343

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* * 1871 British novels Novels by George MacDonald Novels about orphans Novels set in Aberdeenshire British autobiographical novels {{1870s-novel-stub