02202cam a22003133u 4500 37217 UtSlPG 20260610133840.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Wilson, John Mackay, 1804-1835 Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 20 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-08-26 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 20" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical, traditional, and imaginative tales written in the late 19th century. This volume presents various short stories that draw inspiration from Scottish history and folklore, often featuring relatable and colorful characters embroiled in culturally rich narratives. The opening of the collection introduces the story of "The Dominie of St Fillan's," focusing on Gideon, a parish schoolmaster and precentor reflecting on the memories of his father, the sexton of the parish. As Gideon reminisces about his father's peculiar ways of anticipating deaths to secure his livelihood, we witness a blend of humor and pathos that sets the tone for the story. Through Gideon's character, we see the struggle between aspiration and reality as he navigates his thoughts on stability, career, and the delicate relationship with his father, which forms the foundation of this narrative. The humor and social commentary woven into Gideon's observations promise an engaging exploration of life in a small Scottish parish. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction Leighton, Alexander, 1800-1874 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37217 78057 78057