Book Description

This collection of stories and sketches by Scottish author James Hogg, writing under the pseudonym of the Ettrick Shepherd, captures the spirit and character of the Scottish Borders in the early 19th century. With vivid descriptions of local customs, traditions, and landscapes, Hogg paints a rich picture of a bygone era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.