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Synopsis
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Synopsis
"Oor Ain Folk" is a collection of anecdotes and reminiscences concerning the author's time spent living in Scotland. An entertaining and insightful volume, "Oor Ain Folk" is not to be missed by those with an interest in Scottish culture and history. Contents include: "Our Glen: Its Physical Features--My Grandfather as Described in The Land of the Lindsays", "My Grandmother", "Private Stills", "Geordie White and the Gander", "Donal' and the Bees", "Sandie Christian and the Bapteezin' o' the Bairn", "The Glen Folk: Their Characteristics", "The Clachan of Tarf-side", "Primitive Writings", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete the original text and artwork. This book was first published in 1894.