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100 1 _aCrockett, S. R.
_q(Samuel Rutherford),
_d1860-1914
245 1 4 _aThe Stickit Minister's Wooing, and Other Galloway Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-07-01
505 0 _aThe stickit minister's wooing -- The stickit minister wins through -- Gibby the eel, student in divinity -- Doctor Girnigo's assistant -- The gate of the upper garden -- The troubler of Israel -- Carnation's morning joy -- Jaimsie -- Beadle and martyr -- The blue eyes of Ailie -- Lowe's seat -- The suit of bottle green -- A scientific symposium -- The Hempie's love story -- The little fair man -- My father's love story -- The man of wrath -- The lass in the shop -- The respect of Drowdle -- Tadmor in the wilderness -- Peterson's patient -- Two humourists.
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Stickit Minister’s Wooing and Other Galloway Stories" by S. R. Crockett is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories delve into the life and struggles of various characters in a rural Scottish setting, particularly focusing on Robert Fraser, known as the "Stickit Minister," highlighting themes of love, sacrifice, and community bonds. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the Stickit Minister, who is gravely ill and reminisces about his life and the choices he made, particularly concerning a past love, Jessie Loudon. The story begins with the minister's friend, Alec, visiting him, and through their dialogue, readers learn of the Stickit Minister's quiet dignity and his deep connections to both his brother, Henry, and Jessie. As the minister reflects on his life, he reveals his regrets and the weight of his decisions, setting a poignant tone for the stories to follow, exploring themes of mortality, love, and the impact of choices on personal and communal relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aHumorous stories
653 _aCountry life -- Fiction
653 _aScotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49342
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