The Collected Writings of Dougal Graham, "Skellat" Bellman of Glasgow, Vol.…
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"The Collected Writings of Dougal Graham, 'Skellat' Bellman of Glasgow, Vol. II" is a historical collection of Scottish chap literature, likely written in the late 18th century. This volume includes various folk tales and humorous narratives that reflect the culture and society of Scotland during that time, featuring characters such as Jockey and Maggy, whose courtship story showcases the social norms and comedic elements of courting rituals. At the start of this
volume, the story "Jockey and Maggy's Courtship" unfolds as Jockey, a young man, courts Maggy, who expresses concerns over their respective family situations and the expectations of marriage. Their playful banter reveals typical themes of love, economic considerations, and the pressures of societal conformity. As they discuss their families and financial prospects, their dialogue is rich with humor and Scottish dialect, setting the tone for the ensuing comedic misadventures that define their relationship and courtship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Graham, Dougal, 1724-1779 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Mac Gregor, George |
| Title | The Collected Writings of Dougal Graham, "Skellat" Bellman of Glasgow, Vol. 2 of 2 |
| Credits | hekula03, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746 |
| Subject | Jacobites |
| Subject | Chapbooks, Scottish |
| Subject | Popular literature -- Scotland |
| Subject | Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64219 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-64219-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 529 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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