Dougal Graham
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.
The Collected Writings of Dougal Graham, "Skellat" Bellman of Glasgow, Vol. 2 of 2
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.
By Dougal Graham
John Cheap, the Chapman's Library. Vol. 1: Comic and Humorous The Scottish Chap Literature of Last Century, Classified
Venture into old Scotland, where stories of funny antics meet charming people.
By Dougal Graham
The Collected Writings of Dougal Graham, "Skellat" Bellman of Glasgow, Vol. 1 of 2
Discover the forgotten voice of 18th-century Scotland, a town crier whose sharp wit and keen observations captured the spirit of his time.
By Dougal Graham
John Cheap, the Chapman's Library. Vol. 2: Religious and Scriptural The Scottish Chap Literature of Last Century, Classified
Discover the tales of powerful leaders who fought against the odds as they helped shape the religious identity of a nation.
By Dougal Graham