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Title: Legendary Tales of the Highlands (Volume 1 of 3)
A sequel to Highland Rambles

Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Legendary Tales of the Highlands (Volume 1 of 3)" by Sir Thomas Dick Lauder is a collection of folkloric narratives written in the early 19th century. This work aims to preserve traditional Scottish legends, often centered around the Highlanders, their customs, and their historical figures. The collection promises to explore rich legends through characters like Sir Allan Stewart and tales of magic, nature, and heroism, inviting readers into the Scottish cultural heritage. The opening of the volume establishes the author's intent to preserve the fading oral traditions of the Highlands, emphasizing the value of these stories not only for their entertainment but also for the historical insights they provide. It introduces a narrative style that blends personal reflection with historical context, beginning with a peaceful journey through the landscape and the contemplation of past battles that shaped it. Notably, it foreshadows encounters with intriguing characters, delving into themes of family loyalty and the remnants of a heroic past within the Highland clans, specifically in the characterization of Sir Allan Stewart and his sons. The reader is invited into a world where folklore and history intertwine, setting the stage for tales that are both whimsical and meaningful. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lauder, Thomas Dick, Sir, 1784-1848

EBook No.: 58913

Published: Feb 18, 2019

Downloads: 60

Language: English

Subject: Legends -- Scotland

Subject: Highlands (Scotland) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Legendary Tales of the Highlands (Volume 1 of 3)
A sequel to Highland Rambles

Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Legendary Tales of the Highlands (Volume 1 of 3)" by Sir Thomas Dick Lauder is a collection of folkloric narratives written in the early 19th century. This work aims to preserve traditional Scottish legends, often centered around the Highlanders, their customs, and their historical figures. The collection promises to explore rich legends through characters like Sir Allan Stewart and tales of magic, nature, and heroism, inviting readers into the Scottish cultural heritage. The opening of the volume establishes the author's intent to preserve the fading oral traditions of the Highlands, emphasizing the value of these stories not only for their entertainment but also for the historical insights they provide. It introduces a narrative style that blends personal reflection with historical context, beginning with a peaceful journey through the landscape and the contemplation of past battles that shaped it. Notably, it foreshadows encounters with intriguing characters, delving into themes of family loyalty and the remnants of a heroic past within the Highland clans, specifically in the characterization of Sir Allan Stewart and his sons. The reader is invited into a world where folklore and history intertwine, setting the stage for tales that are both whimsical and meaningful. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lauder, Thomas Dick, Sir, 1784-1848

EBook No.: 58913

Published: Feb 18, 2019

Downloads: 60

Language: English

Subject: Legends -- Scotland

Subject: Highlands (Scotland) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.