Catriona (novel) Catriona (novel) Catriona (also known as David Balfour) is an 1893 novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson as a sequel to his earlier novel "Kidnapped" (1886). It was first published in the magazine "Atalanta" from December 1892 to September 1893. The novel continues the story of the central character in "Kidnapped", David Balfour. The book begins precisely where "Kidnapped" ends, at 2 pm on 25 August 1751, outside the British Linen Company in Edinburgh, Scotland. The first part of the book recounts the attempts of the hero, David Balfour, to gain justice for James Stewart (James of the Glens), who
Hero (title) (12) cities and one fortress for outstanding heroism during the Eastern Front (1941–1945). The twelve Soviet cities awarded the title "Hero-City" are The one fortress awarded the title "Hero-Fortress" is Brest. Each was awarded a Gold Star Medal to attach to its banner, and is allowed to the image of the medal on its coat of arms. Repeat awards of the titles "Hero of the Soviet Union" and "Hero of Socialist Labor" were allowed until the practice was abolished during perestroika. Afterwards, each title could be awarded to a recipient only once in their lifetime. Several nations with communist governments