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100	1		_aMoir, D. M. _q(David Macbeth), _d1798-1851
245	1	4	_aThe Life of Mansie Wauch : _btailor in Dalkeith
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-12-05
508			_aTranscribed from the 1911 T. N. Foulis edition by David Price
520			_a"The Life of Mansie Wauch" by D. M. Moir is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around Mansie Wauch, a humble tailor from Dalkeith, as he reflects on his life, family, and the various characters that populate his world. Through his personal experiences, the book paints a vivid picture of Scottish life and culture, interspersed with reflections on societal expectations and personal growth. The opening of the novel depicts Mansie Wauch setting the stage for his life story, which he believes is quite extraordinary given the modesty of his origins. He mentions his grandfather's colorful past, his family's struggles, and his father's industrious life as a weaver. Mansie introduces his young self, recounting memories shaped by his family's stories and his youthful perceptions of love, community, and the world around him. He reflects on his childhood experiences, including the charm of his grandfather and the innocence of first love, while also hinting at impending life changes and adventures that await him. Through clever humor and an engaging narrative style, the opening chapters invite readers to explore his journey with a blend of nostalgia and curiosity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aTailors -- Fiction
653			_aDalkeith (Scotland) -- Fiction
700	1		_aHardie, Charles Martin, _d1858-1916
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23739
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