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Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 is a collection of short stories that provide a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Scotland. Each story is unique and captivating, ranging from tales of love and betrayal to stories of adventure and supernatural encounters. The writing is sharp and engaging, drawing the reader in from the very first page and keeping them hooked until the last.

What stands out most about this collection is the way it transports the reader to a different time and place, allowing them to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Scottish life. The characters are vividly drawn, with their hopes, fears, and struggles laid bare for all to see. The settings are equally evocative, from the rolling hills of the Scottish borders to the bustling streets of Edinburgh.

Overall, Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 is a must-read for anyone with an interest in Scottish literature or history. It is a collection that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, offering a window into a world that is as enchanting as it is mysterious. Highly recommended.

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WILSON'S TALES OF THE BORDERS

AND OF SCOTLAND.

HISTORICAL, TRADITIONARY, & IMAGINATIVE.

WITH A GLOSSARY.

REVISED BY

ALEXANDER LEIGHTON

ONE OF THE ORIGINAL EDITORS AND CONTRIBUTORS.

VOL. XII.

LONDON:

WALTER SCOTT, 14 PATERNOSTER SQUARE

AND NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.

1884.

CONTENTS

THE SCOTTISH HUNTERS OF HUDSON'S BAY, (HUGH MILLER)

THE PROFESSOR'S TALES, (PROFESSOR THOMAS GILLESPIE)

THE WEDDING

MIKE MAXWELL AND THE GRETNA GREEN LOVERS, (ALEXANDER LEIGHTON)

REUBEN PURVES; OR, THE SPECULATOR, (JOHN MACKAY WILSON)

THE SEA STORM, (OLIVER RICHARDSON)

THE HEIR OF INSHANNOCK, (JAMES MAIDMENT)

THE MOSSTROOPER, (ALEXANDER CAMPBELL)

THE FORGER, (ALEXANDER CAMPBELL)

THE SURGEON'S TALES, (ALEXANDER LEIGHTON)

THE THREE LETTERS THE GLASS BACK

WE'LL HAVE ANOTHER, (JOHN MACKAY WILSON)

THE SCOTTISH VETERAN, (JOHN HOWELL)

THE WHITE WOMAN OF TARRAS, (PATRICK MAXWELL)

WILSON'S TALES OF THE BORDERS, AND OF SCOTLAND.

THE SCOTTISH HUNTERS OF HUDSON'S BAY.

The gloom of a boisterous winter evening was settling over one of the wild, inhospitable tracts which lie to the north of the St Lawrence... Continue reading book >>


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