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100 1 _aRamsay, Edward Bannerman,
_d1793-1872
245 1 0 _aReminiscences of Scottish Life & Character :
_bAnd a Memoir of Dean Ramsay by Cosmo Innes
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
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Reminiscences of Scottish Life & Character" by Edward Bannerman Ramsay is a collection of memoirs and reflections written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the cultural and social tapestry of Scotland, specifically highlighting the peculiar customs, humor, and daily lives of its people, informed by the author’s personal experiences and historical observations. Through his narratives, Ramsay captures the essence of Scottish life and character, offering readers a glimpse into a bygone era. The opening of this volume introduces us to Ramsay's early life, detailing his formative years and the environments that shaped him. He reflects on his experiences at various schools, revealing a vivid picture of rural English village life contrasted with his Scottish heritage. The text describes the simplicity and quaintness of local customs, such as the unique rites associated with funerals and the community's relationship with its clergy. Ramsay's detailed recollections not only shed light on his upbringing but also set the stage for deeper explorations into Scottish religious traditions, conviviality, and the quirks of local humor and character that fill the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScotland -- Social life and customs
653 _aNational characteristics, Scottish
700 1 _aInnes, Cosmo,
_d1798-1874
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12483
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