Muckle Jock and Other Stories of Peasant Life in the North (1891)

Muckle Jock and Other Stories of Peasant Life in the North is a collection of short stories written by Scottish author Malcolm McLennan and first published in 1891. The stories are set in the rural areas of Scotland and depict the lives of the working-class people who lived there during the 19th century.The title story, Muckle Jock, follows the life of a hardworking and honest farm laborer who struggles to make ends meet and provide for his family. Other stories in the collection explore themes of poverty, family, love, and loss, and provide a glimpse into the daily struggles and joys of the Scottish peasantry.McLennan's writing is characterized by his use of dialect and his ability to capture the unique voices and experiences of the people he writes about. His stories are both entertaining and insightful, offering a window into a bygone era and a way of life that has largely disappeared.Overall, Muckle Jock and Other Stories of Peasant Life in the North is a fascinating and engaging collection of short stories that will appeal to readers interested in Scottish literature, history, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.