The John Buchan Society's aim is to promote a wider understanding and appreciation of the life and works of author and statesman John Buchan.
John Buchan, best known for his thriller The 39 Steps, was a prolific author and man of public affairs. Born in 1875, he was educated at Glasgow and Oxford Universities. After working briefly as a lawyer, he went to South Africa in 1902 where he played a significant role in reconstructing the country after the Boer War. On returning to the United Kingdom he established himself as a publisher takin
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20/05/2024
'John Buchan's Poetry in Song', an album of recordings by UNBC's Professor Kevin Hutchings, was officially launched this weekend in Prince George, Canada. It features 10 poems set to original music, and is highly recommended listening! You can tune in via Spotify or YouTube (YouTube.com/) for free and pick your favourite. Mine's 'An Evening by the Sea' - what's yours?