Index for The book of Scottish story historical, humorous

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"The Book of Scottish Story" is a collection of historical, humorous, legendary, and imaginative tales, likely compiled in the late 19th century. This anthology features stories from notable Scottish authors and is designed to reflect the national spirit and character while providing a diverse range of narratives to entertain and inform readers. The beginning of this collection sets the stage for the first story, "The Henpecked Man," which introduces us to Patie Crichton, a diminutive bicker-maker from Birgham. The tale unfolds as Patie laments his unhappy marriage to Tibby, a domineering wife who often scolds and belittles him. He recalls their courtship with fondness but quickly reveals the misery that followed their wedding. As he shares his experiences with his friend Robin, Patie expresses a desire for change in his domestic life, which prompts Robin to suggest he take charge of his finances and assert himself at home. This opening portion illustrates not only the challenges Patie faces in his marriage but also introduces themes of love, conflict, and personal growth amidst the humorous and relatable misadventures of Scottish domestic life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

• The Project Gutenberg eBook ofThe book of Scottish story
• PREFACE.
• CONTENTS.
• THE HENPECKED MAN.
• DUNCAN CAMPBELL.
• THE LILY OF LIDDISDALE.
• THE UNLUCKY PRESENT.
• THE SUTOR OF SELKIRK:A REMARKABLY TRUE STORY.
• ELSIE MORRICE.
• HOW I WON THE LAIRD’S DAUGHTER.
• MOSS-SIDE.
• MY FIRST FEE.
• THE KIRK OF TULLIBODY.
• THE PROGRESS OF INCONSTANCY;OR,THE SCOTS TUTOR.
• ADAM BELL.
• MAUNS’ STANE; OR, MINE HOST’S TALE.
• THE FREEBOOTER OF LOCHABER.
• AN HOUR IN THE MANSE.
• THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES:A TRADITIONARY STORY OF ANNANDALE.
• THE ALEHOUSE PARTY:A CHAPTER FROM AN UNPUBLISHED NOVEL.
• AUCHINDRANE; OR, THE AYRSHIRE TRAGEDY.
• A TALE OF THE PLAGUE IN EDINBURGH.
• THE PROBATIONER’S FIRST SERMON.
• THE CRIMES OF RICHARD HAWKINS.
• THE HEADSTONE.
• THE WIDOW’S PREDICTION:A TALE OF THE SIEGE OF NAMUR.
• THE LADY OF WARISTOUN.
• A TALE OF PENTLAND.
• GRAYSTEEL:A TRADITIONARY STORY OF CAITHNESS.
• THE BILLETED SOLDIER.
• BRUNTFIELD:A TALE OF THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY.
• SUNSET AND SUNRISE.
• MISS PEGGY BRODIE.
• THE DEATH OF A PREJUDICE.
• ANENT AULD GRANDFAITHER, AUNTIE BELL, MY AIN FAITHER, &c.
• JOHN BROWN;OR, THE HOUSE IN THE MUIR.
• TRADITIONS OF THE OLD TOLBOOTH OF EDINBURGH.
• THE LOVER’S LAST VISIT.
• MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS AND CHATELAR;OR, TWILIGHT MUSINGS IN HOLYROOD.
• A NIGHT IN DUNCAN M‘GOWAN’S.
• Chapter 41
• THE MILLER AND THE FREEBOOTER.
• BENJIE’S CHRISTENING.
• THE MINISTER’S WIDOW.
• THE BATTLE OF THE BREEKS:A PASSAGE IN THE LIFE OF WILLIAM M‘GEE, WEAVER IN HAMILTON.
• MY SISTER KATE.
• WAT THE PROPHET.
• THE SNOW-STORM.
• LOVE AT ONE GLIMPSE;OR, THE GLASGOW GENTLEMAN AND THE LADY.
• NANNY WELSH, THE MINISTER’S MAID.
• LADY JEAN:A TALE OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.
• THE MONKEY:A SECOND PASSAGE IN THE LIFE OF WILLIAM M‘GEE, WEAVER IN HAMILTON.
• THE LADDER DANCER.
• THE ELDER’S DEATH-BED.
• A HIGHLAND FEUD.
• THE RESURRECTION MEN.
• MARY WILSON.
• THE LAIRD OF CASSWAY.
• Chapter 59
• THE ELDER’S FUNERAL.
• MACDONALD, THE CATTLE-RIEVER.
• THE MURDER HOLE:
• THE MILLER OF DOUNE:A TRAVELLER’S TALE.
• THE HEADLESS CUMINS.
• THE LADY ISABEL:A LEGENDARY TALE OF THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY.
• THE DESPERATE DUEL.
• THE VACANT CHAIR.
• COLKITTOCH.
• THE COVENANTERS:A TRADITIONARY TALE OF LANARKSHIRE.
• THE POOR SCHOLAR.
• THE CRUSHED BONNET.
• THE VILLAGERS OF AUCHINCRAIG.
• PERLING JOAN.
• JANET SMITH.
• THE UNLUCKY TOP BOOTS.
• MY FIRST AND LAST PLAY.
• JANE MALCOLM:A VILLAGE TALE.
• BOWED JOSEPH:A LAST-CENTURY EDINBURGH “CHARACTER.”
• THE LAIRD OF WINEHOLM.
• AN INCIDENT IN THE GREAT MORAY FLOODS OF 1829.
• CHARLIE GRAHAM, THE TINKER.
• THE SNOWING-UP OF STRATH LUGAS;OR, THE MATCH-MAKING LAIRD.
• EZRA PEDEN.
• YOUNG RONALD OF MORAR:A TRADITIONARY TALE OF THE WESTERN HIGHLANDS.
• THE BROKEN RING.
• A PASSAGE OF MY LIFE.
• THE COURT CAVE:A LEGENDARY TALE OF FIFESHIRE.
• HELEN WATERS:A TRADITIONARY TALE OF THE ORKNEYS.
• LEGEND OF THE LARGE MOUTH.
• RICHARD SINCLAIR;OR, THE POOR PRODIGAL IN THE AISLE.
• THE BARLEY FEVER—AND REBUKE.
• ELPHIN IRVING, THE FAIRIES’ CUPBEARER.
• CHOOSING A MINISTER.
• THE MEAL MOB.
• THE FLITTING.
• EWEN OF THE LITTLE HEAD:A LEGEND OF THE WESTERN ISLES.
• BASIL ROLLAND.
• Chapter V.
• THE LAST OF THE JACOBITES.
• THE GRAVE-DIGGER’S TALE.
• THE FAIRY BRIDE:A TRADITIONARY TALE.
• THE LOST LITTLE ONES.
• AN ORKNEY WEDDING.
• THE GHOST WITH THE GOLDEN CASKET.
• RANALD OF THE HENS:A TRADITION OF THE WESTERN HIGHLANDS.
• THE FRENCH SPY.
• THE MINISTER’S BEAT.
• A SCOTTISH GENTLEWOMAN OF THE LAST CENTURY.
• THE FAITHLESS NURSE:A LEGENDARY TALE OF THE GREAT REBELLION.
• TRADITIONS OF THE CELEBRATED MAJOR WEIR.
• THE WINDY YULE.
• GRIZEL COCHRANE.
• THE FATAL PRAYER.
• GLENMANNOW, THE STRONG HERDSMAN.
• MY GRANDMOTHER’S PORTRAIT.
• THE BAPTISM.
• THE LAIRD’S WOOING.
• THOMAS THE RHYMER:AN ANCIENT FAIRY LEGEND.
• LACHLAN MORE:A TRADITIONARY TALE OF THE WESTERN HIGHLANDS.
• ALEMOOR:A TALE OF THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY.
• TIBBY FOWLER.
• DANIEL CATHIE, TOBACCONIST.
• THE HAUNTED SHIPS.
• A TALE OF THE MARTYRS.
• THE TOWN DRUMMER.
• THE AWFUL NIGHT.
• ROSE JAMIESON.
• A NIGHT AT THE HERRING FISHING.
• THE TWIN SISTERS.
• ALBERT BANE:AN INCIDENT OF THE BATTLE OF CULLODEN.
• THE PENNY-WEDDING.
• PEAT-CASTING TIME.
• AN ADVENTURE WITH THE PRESS-GANG.
• THE LAIRD OF COOL’S GHOST.
• ALLAN-A-SOP.
• JOHN HETHERINGTON’S DREAM.
• BLACK JOE O’ THE BOW.
• THE FIGHT FOR THE STANDARD.
• CATCHING A TARTAR.
• THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
• Chapter 141

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