"The Collected Writings of Dougal Graham, 'Skellat' Bellman of Glasgow, Vol. 2 of 2" is a compilation that offers a peek into 18th-century Scotland through folk tales and funny stories. The tales capture the heart of Scottish culture showing characters navigating a complex social environment. The book opens with "Jockey and Maggy's Courtship," which introduces Jockey and Maggy, who exchange witty banter as they face the challenges of love, money worries, and fitting into what society expects of them during their courting period.
The Collected Writings of Dougal Graham, "Skellat" Bellman of Glasgow, Vol. 2 of 2
By Dougal Graham
In a world filled with Scottish humor, a young couple hilariously navigates love, family drama, and societal expectations in order to find their way to the altar.
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About the AuthorDougal Graham, born in the Raploch, Stirlingshire, Scotland, around 1725 and died in 1779, became the skellat bellman of Glasgow at some time around 1770. In addition he was a prolific author of Scottish chapbooks and provides the best prose examples of mid 18th century vernacular Scots. In his youth he followed the Jacobite and Hanoverian forces around Britain as a non-combatant. His The History of the Rebellion in Britain in the Years, 1745 & 1746 gave an account in doggerel of his experiences and sold very well.
Dougal Graham, born in the Raploch, Stirlingshire, Scotland, around 1725 and died in 1779, became the skellat bellman of Glasgow at some time around 1770. In addition he was a prolific author of Scottish chapbooks and provides the best prose examples of mid 18th century vernacular Scots. In his youth he followed the Jacobite and Hanoverian forces around Britain as a non-combatant. His The History of the Rebellion in Britain in the Years, 1745 & 1746 gave an account in doggerel of his experiences and sold very well.
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