The Galt, John 1779-1839 creator text utu 1998 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Provost" by John Galt is a novel written during the early 19th century. The book explores themes of governance, community, and self-interest through the life of its main character, Mr. Pawkie, who aspires to navigate the intricacies of local politics and societal expectations in the burgh of Gudetown. The opening of the novel introduces us to the widow of a former Provost, Mrs. Pawkie, who speaks highly of her deceased husband's manuscript, which contains notes on his public life as chief magistrate. After persuading her to publish the work, the narrative shifts to Mr. Pawkie, who recounts his ambitions and the prudent behaviors that enabled him to rise in status within his community. As he embarks on his journey through political life, we see him balancing the expectations of authority with the realities of human nature and societal norms, setting the stage for a rich exploration of character and ambition in a small town. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 1998-04-01 Transcribed from the 1913 T. N. Foulis edition David Price Original publication data not identified Humorous stories Political fiction Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Politicians -- Fiction Merchants -- Fiction Municipal government -- Fiction Irvine (Scotland) -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1296 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1296 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133043.0 1296