02660cam a22003973u 4500 2588 UtSlPG 20260610133100.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937 Stories by English Authors: Scotland (Selected by Scribners) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-04-04 The Courting of T'nowhead's Bell, J. M. Barrie -- The Heather Lintie, S. R. Crockett -- A Doctor of the Old School, Ian Maclaren -- Wandering Willie's Tale, Sir Walter Scott -- The Glenmutchkin Railway, Professor Aytoun -- Thrawn Janet, R. L. Stevenson Produced by Dagny; Emma Dudding; John Bickers; David Widger "Stories by English Authors: Scotland" by J. M. Barrie et al. is a collection of short stories likely compiled in the late 19th century. This anthology features various authors and offers a glimpse into Scottish life, culture, and character through narratives that capture the quirks and virtues of its people. The stories include themes of courtship, community, and the rural Scottish backdrop, showcasing a blend of humor and poignant reflection. The opening of the collection introduces "The Courting of T'nowhead's Bell," wherein we meet Sam'l Dickie, a weaver contemplating his courtship of T'nowhead's Bell, amid rivalry from Sanders Elshioner, a coal-carter. As the story unfolds on a Saturday night, we see Sam'l's attempts to muster the courage to propose, intertwined with the playful banter and rivalry among the local young men. The humor is palpable as characters engage in light-hearted teasing and local customs, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of romantic expectations and social dynamics within the quaint Scottish village of Thrums. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories English literature -- Scottish authors Scottish literature Aytoun, William Edmondstoune, 1813-1865 Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford), 1860-1914 Maclaren, Ian, 1850-1907 Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2588 44669 44669