SCOTTISH STORIES AND SKETCHES. 



Johnny Gibb of Gushetneuk in the Parish of Pyketillim, 



with Glimpses of Parish Politics about A.D. 1843. Ninth Edition, with Glossary, 

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* It is a grand addition to our pure Scottish dialect ; ..... it is not merely a 

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 of pawky characteristic Scottish humour. It is full of good hard Scottish dry fun.' 

 Dean Ramsay. 



Life among my Ain Folk, by the Author of 'JOHNNY GIBB 



OF GUSHETNEUK.' 



Contents. 



1. Mary Malcolmson's Wee Maggie. 



2. Couper Sandy. 



3. Francie Herriegerie's Sharger Laddie. 



4. Baubie Huie's Bastard Geet. 



5. Glengillodram. 



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 wiser for taking into view.' Freeman. 



' "Baubie Huie's Bastard Geet," which is full of quiet but effective humour, is 

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Notes and Sketches of Northern Rural Life in the Eigh- 

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' The sketches are amusing productions, narratingcomical incidents, connected by 

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 occasional strength by the ' roset' of a homely, entertaining wit.' Scotsman. 



EDINBURGH: DAVID DOUGLAS. 



