Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush by Ian Maclaren
"Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush" by Ian Maclaren is a collection of short stories published in 1894. Set in rural Perthshire, Scotland, these tales draw from Maclaren's experiences as a Free Church minister, blending humor and pathos through lively Scots dialogue. Part of the Kailyard School of Scottish literature, this work became a massive bestseller in both Britain and America, capturing readers with its portrayal of Scottish village life and memorable characters.
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| Author | Maclaren, Ian, 1850-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title | Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beside_the_Bonnie_Brier_Bush |
| Contents | Domsie -- A Highland mystic -- His mother's sermon -- The transformation of Lachlan Campbell -- The cunning speech of Drumtochty -- A wise woman -- A doctor of the old school. |
| Credits | Produced by Anne Folland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7179 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 3, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 384 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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