Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 19 by Wilson and Leighton
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"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 19" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of fictional narratives that reflect the historical and cultural essence of the Scottish Borders, written during the late 19th century. The volume includes various stories that intertwine traditional Scottish themes with imaginative storytelling, showcasing characters dealing with personal and societal challenges in that era. The opening portion of the work introduces the character of Gustavus
M'Iver, a large but good-hearted man who served as a soldier in the Peninsula War. Following his military service, he unexpectedly finds himself smitten with a petite milliner, Julia Briggs, and decides to marry her. As the narrative unfolds, it humorously explores Gustavus's struggles with both his new bride's domestic inexperience and her love for alcohol, leading to a series of unconventional and comedic attempts to manage their marriage. The light-hearted tone hints at deeper themes of love, domestic life, and the challenges of personal relationships set against the backdrop of 19th-century Scottish society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Compiler | Wilson, John Mackay, 1804-1835 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Leighton, Alexander, 1800-1874 |
| Title | Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 19 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Clarke and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47011 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 496 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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