02446cam a22003373u 4500 20540 UtSlPG 20260610133456.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Salmond, James Bell, 1891-1958 My Man Sandy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-02-07 Sandy swaps his powney -- Sandy starts to study geometry -- Sandy and the dinner bell -- A talk about heaven -- Mistress Mikaver's tea party -- Sandy's second lesson in geometry -- Sandy's magic lantern exhibition -- Sandy and the rhubarb tart -- The great storm of November, 1893 -- Sandy and his fairntickles -- Sandy stands "empire" at a cricket match -- A dreadful disaster in the garret -- Sandy and Bawbie's spring holiday -- Love and war -- Sandy makes a speech -- Sandy's Christmas present -- At the select choir's concert -- Sandy runs a race -- Sandy revenged -- Sandy's apologia. Produced by Al Haines "My Man Sandy" by J.B. Salmond is a collection of humorous sketches written in the late 19th century. The book features the eccentric character Sandy Bowden and his friend Bawbie, who narrates the amusing anecdotes stemming from Sandy's misadventures and unique perspectives on life, often reflecting the quirks and dialect of Scottish culture. The opening of the work introduces readers to Sandy's whimsical nature as he engages in various escapades, beginning with his ill-fated attempt to swap a horse for a more appealing one. The narrative paints a picture of Sandy's personality through a series of humorous incidents, such as his unconventional problem-solving methods and interactions with townsfolk. From his peculiar logic to his interactions with friends and neighbors, the slice-of-life sketches establish the spirited, comedic tone that carries throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Humorous stories Scotland -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20540 61811 61811