Publisher's Synopsis
""A Doctor of the Old School"" is a novel written by Ian Maclaren, first published in 1894. The book is set in the Scottish countryside and follows the life of Dr. William MacLure, a country doctor who serves the people of his community with great dedication and selflessness. Dr. MacLure is a man of deep compassion and wisdom, and his patients come to rely on him not only for medical care but also for his kind and understanding nature.The novel explores the challenges and rewards of rural medicine in the late 19th century, as well as the social and economic realities of life in a small Scottish village. Through Dr. MacLure's experiences, the reader is given a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people and the struggles they face in their daily lives.Despite its age, ""A Doctor of the Old School"" remains a beloved classic of Scottish literature, praised for its vivid portrayal of rural life and its timeless themes of compassion, community, and the importance of human connection.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Stories by English Authors Scotland, by Ian Maclaren. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417900334.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
