| Author |
Leighton, Alexander, 1800-1874 |
| Title |
Romances of the old town of Edinburgh
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: William P. Nimmo,1867.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The story of the two red slippers -- The story of the dead seal -- The story of Mrs Halliday -- The story of Mary Brown -- The story of the Merrillygoes -- The story of the six toes -- The story of Mysie Craig -- The story of pinched Tom -- The story of the iron press -- The story of the girl forger -- The story of Mary Mochrie and the miracle of the cod -- The story of the pelican -- The story of Davie Dempster's ghaist -- The story of the Gorthley twins -- The story of the chalk line.
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| Credits |
Sonya Schermann, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Romances of the Old Town of Edinburgh" by Alexander Leighton is a collection of historical tales written in the late 19th century. The stories explore various legends and romanticized accounts from Edinburgh's past, weaving together themes of love, loss, and mystery. The author’s engaging narrative style brings to life the richness of Edinburgh’s history and folklore, providing readers with an immersive glimpse into its old-town charm. The opening of the collection begins with "The Story of the Two Red Slippers," where the tale unfolds around a couple, Annie Yellowlees and her suitor John Menelaws, during the time of Prince Charlie's occupation. Their budding romance takes a twist with the introduction of Richard Templeton, a royalist in hiding who seeks refuge in Annie's home. As Annie navigates her feelings amidst the political turmoil and the presence of her father’s counsel, the plot thickens with the mysterious disappearance of Templeton, leading to a discovery that dramatically alters Annie's future. The blending of personal and historical stakes sets the tone for the imaginative and nostalgic stories to follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Edinburgh (Scotland) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, English -- Scottish authors
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69051 |
| Release Date |
Sep 27, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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