000 02398cam a22003133u 4500
001 32956
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133743.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aWilson, John Mackay,
_d1804-1835
245 1 0 _aWilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 09
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-23
508 _aProduced by David Clarke, Sunflower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 09" by Wilson and Leighton is an anthology of historical, traditional, and imaginative tales written during the late 19th century. This volume presents various stories that delve into Scottish folklore, capturing the essence of its landscapes, people, and legendary narratives. The opening story introduces readers to a poignant tale centered around a deformed young man named Ebenezer Baird, exploring themes of alienation, kindness, and the harsh realities of societal perception. At the start of this collection, readers are introduced to Ebenezer Baird, a young boy who is both physically and emotionally burdened by his deformities and the cruel treatment from those around him, including his mother. As he enters the world of education at a boarding school after a childhood filled with neglect, he encounters both kindness and cruelty that shape his character. Despite his hardships, Ebenezer's journey takes a turn when he performs an act of bravery that leads to a significant encounter with a beautiful young woman, setting the stage for his emotional evolution. This opening portion not only highlights the struggles of a misunderstood character but also foreshadows the complexities of human relationships and the desire for acceptance and love. (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/32956
999 _c73802
_d73802