02392cam a22003973u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500180014126400510015930000470021033600260025733700260028333800360030950000310034550800450037652011810042153400450160265300260164765300270167365300210170065300370172165300410175865300330179965300290183265300380186165300350189985600430193499900170197749906UtSlPG20260610134140.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMunro, Neil,d1864-193014aThe daft days 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-09-07  aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler  a"The Daft Days" by Neil Munro is a comedic novel written in the early 20th century. This work encapsulates the quirky, whimsical atmosphere of New Year's Day in a Scottish town, depicting the joyous celebrations and the eccentric characters that emerge during this time, reflecting the customs and traditions of the era.  The story unfolds on New Year’s Day, centering around the Dyce family, who are excitedly preparing for the arrival of a nephew from America. The narrative introduces a myriad of lively characters, including the mischievous maid Kate and the endearing uncle Dan Dyce, who displays a humorous and carefree disposition. As the family prepares for the festivities, amusing and chaotic events ensue, culminating in the unexpected arrival of their niece, who turns out to be a young girl rather than the expected boy. Through a blend of humor, misunderstandings, and charming dialogue, the novel captures the warmth of family bonds and the whimsical nature of New Year celebrations in Scotland, making it a delightful read for those interested in character-driven stories rich in local flavor and festive spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPsychological fiction  aYoung women -- Fiction  aDomestic fiction  aAmericans -- Scotland -- Fiction  aWomen household employees -- Fiction  aVisitors, Foreign -- Fiction  aCulture shock -- Fiction  aArgyllshire (Scotland) -- Fiction  aColonsay (Scotland) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49906  c90744d90744