My Man Sandy

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Salmond, J. B. (James Bell), 1891-1958.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"My Man Sandy" by J.B. Salmond is a collection of humorous sketches written in the late 19th century. The book features the eccentric character Sandy Bowden and his friend Bawbie, who narrates the amusing anecdotes stemming from Sandy's misadventures and unique perspectives on life, often reflecting the quirks and dialect of Scottish culture. The opening of the work introduces readers to Sandy's whimsical nature as he engages in various escapades, beginning with his ill-fated attempt to swap a horse for a more appealing one. The narrative paints a picture of Sandy's personality through a series of humorous incidents, such as his unconventional problem-solving methods and interactions with townsfolk. From his peculiar logic to his interactions with friends and neighbors, the slice-of-life sketches establish the spirited, comedic tone that carries throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Sandy swaps his powney

Sandy starts to study geometry

Sandy and the dinner bell

A talk about heaven

Mistress Mikaver's tea party

Sandy's second lesson in geometry

Sandy's magic lantern exhibition

Sandy and the rhubarb tart

The great storm of November, 1893

Sandy and his fairntickles

Sandy stands "empire" at a cricket match

A dreadful disaster in the garret

Sandy and Bawbie's spring holiday

Love and war

Sandy makes a speech

Sandy's Christmas present

At the select choir's concert

Sandy runs a race

Sandy revenged

Sandy's apologia.

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2007-02-07