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100 1 _aWilson, John Mackay,
_d1804-1835
245 1 0 _aWilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 22
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, John Hagerson, Garrett Alley, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 22" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical, traditional, and imaginative tales published in the late 19th century. The book offers a glimpse into life on the Scottish Borders through engaging narratives that intertwine folklore and personal accounts, likely featuring characters like Old David Stuart, who shares his life story, encompassing both joy and sorrow from a rural perspective. The beginning of this volume introduces readers to Old David Stuart, a man of notable health and spirit, who recounts his tumultuous life marked by personal tragedy and bittersweet experiences. He shares anecdotes of his youth, particularly the heart-wrenching tale of losing his father in a storm while herding cattle, which shapes much of his character and outlook on life. As he continues his narrative, he reflects on his upbringing and eventual hardships, including the loss of family and navigating the trials of adulthood, ultimately leading to his desire for love and companionship. This opening sets a poignant tone, weaving together themes of loss, resilience, and the search for belonging in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction
700 1 _aLeighton, Alexander,
_d1800-1874
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11334
999 _c52780
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