02421cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500310014326400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032450000310036050501950039150800290058652013060061553400450192165300180196665300510198485600430203599900170207843726UtSlPG20260610134013.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMaclaren, Ian,d1850-190714aThe Days of Auld Lang Syne 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-09-150 aA triumph in diplomacy -- For conscience sake -- A manifest judgement -- Drumsheugh's love story -- Past redemption -- Good news from a far country -- Jamie -- Servant lass -- Oor lang hame.  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Days of Auld Lang Syne" by Ian Maclaren is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the Scottish countryside, the book explores the lives and struggles of the rural farming community in Drumtochty, focusing on their relationships, traditions, and conflicts with external influences. The opening chapters give insight into the lives of local farmers, particularly highlighting Jamie Soutar and the challenges faced by those like Gormack and Hillocks in negotiating land leases, showcasing themes of resilience, tradition, and humor within the community.  The beginning of the book introduces the reader to the intricate dynamics of life in Drumtochty, particularly through a narrative centered on the management of farm leases, which is a significant event for its inhabitants. Key characters such as Gormack and Hillocks navigate the complexities of negotiations with the local land factor, reflecting on past customs as rivalries and personal anecdotes unfold in a humorous tone. The text captures the essence of a close-knit community, revealing their values, work ethic, and the strong sense of identity rooted in their land and traditions, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the tensions and camaraderie inherent in rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aScotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43726  c84565d84565