| Compiler |
Wilson, John Mackay, 1804-1835 |
| Editor |
Leighton, Alexander, 1800-1874 |
| Title |
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 13
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Clarke, Mary Meehan and the Online
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| Summary |
"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 13" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical, traditional, and imaginative stories crafted in the late 19th century. This volume compiles various tales that reflect the rich folklore, culture, and character of the Scottish Borders through engaging narratives that often convey moral lessons or poignant observations about life. The opening story, "The Unknown," sets the tone with a tragic tale of a young Spanish woman found dead, leaving her infant son Christopher May orphaned. The opening of "The Unknown" introduces readers to a heart-wrenching scene where a beautiful, but worn, Spanish woman is discovered lifeless in a farmer's stackyard with her crying infant, Christopher, who is later taken in by Peter and Jenny Thornton. The couple lovingly adopts the boy, and the narrative follows Christopher's growth amid struggles, ultimately hinting at his mysterious parentage indicated by his mother's rings. As Christopher matures, he experiences both the joys of childhood and the harsh realities of orphanhood, especially after the death of Jenny Thornton, who had cared for him like a son. The story explores themes of identity, belonging, and the indomitable spirit of love and kindness in the face of profound loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34150 |
| Release Date |
Oct 27, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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