02332cam a22003133u 4500 34148 UtSlPG 20260610133759.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Wilson, John Mackay, 1804-1835 Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 10 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-10-27 Produced by David Clarke, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 10" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical, traditionary, and imaginative stories compiled in the late 19th century. The volume features various tales with different authors, featuring themes rooted in Scottish culture and folklore. The stories likely include a mix of myth, folklore, and commentary on Scottish life, capturing notable characters and local traditions. At the start of the first tale, "The First-Foot," we are introduced to Nelly Rogers, a superstitious woman who places immense importance on the tradition of the new year’s first visitor, or "first-foot," believed to set the fortune of the household for the coming year. The narrative follows Nelly and her family as they celebrate the New Year, leading to the arrival of a squinting sailor who unexpectedly brings news from her husband’s brother. As the story unfolds, elements of superstition and fate intertwine, hinting at the fortunes and misfortunes that lie ahead for the Rogers family, particularly for their son, George, who is branded a "genius" yet struggles to find his place in life. The stage is set for a humorous and heartwarming exploration of family dynamics and the influence of fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction Leighton, Alexander, 1800-1874 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34148 74994 74994