02624cam a22003493u 4500 59829 UtSlPG 20260610134358.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05041072 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Pryde, David, 1834-1907 The Queer Folk of Fife: Tales from the Kingdom Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-06-28 The breach of promise -- Her dead self -- God's own scholar -- The gentleman tramp -- The one fatal mistake -- A romance of the harvest field -- The boy heretic -- How the deacon became an abstainer. Produced by Chris Curnow, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Queer Folk of Fife: Tales from the Kingdom" by David Pryde is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. It characteristically portrays life in a small Scottish community, focusing on the eccentric and colorful inhabitants of Sandyriggs and their interactions. The stories delve into themes of social dynamics, human emotions, and local folklore, providing a vivid snapshot of rural Scottish life. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Sandyriggs, which is depicted as a tranquil and uneventful burgh where the residents lead simple lives and often rely on storytelling to entertain themselves. The opening portion highlights the lives of characters such as the Steedman couple, who reminiscence about the past, and a newcomer family, the Callendars, whose mystery captivates the local gossips. The tale of "The Breach of Promise" begins with the arrival of Mr. Callendar and his daughters, particularly focusing on the beautiful Phoebe Callendar. The fascination and infatuations her presence ignites among the townsfolk set the stage for a scandalous twist involving broken promises and heartbreak, leaving the community abuzz with speculation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Fife (Scotland) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59829 100655 100655