Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 12

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilson, John Mackay, 1804-1835

Contributor:

Leighton, Alexander, 1800-1874

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 12" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical, traditional, and imaginative tales written in the late 19th century. This volume features various stories that explore themes of adventure, honor, and love against the backdrop of the Scottish landscape and culture. Among the characters presented are fur-gatherers, hunters, and other figures entangled in both romantic and dramatic escapades. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces two fur-gatherers, Innes Cameron and Sandy Munro, who are struggling against a harsh winter storm in the wilds of Hudson's Bay. As they find refuge in a log-house, they engage in conversation that reveals their backgrounds and aspirations, particularly Innes' longing for a lost love back in Scotland. The tale takes a tense turn when they encounter a nearly lifeless stranger, a fellow Scottish hunter lost in the snow, whom they manage to save, showcasing themes of camaraderie and resilience in dire circumstances. This opening portion sets the tone for the exploration of Scottish identity and the richness of its storytelling tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Clarke, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-10-27