Publisher's Synopsis
A Highland Gathering is a novel written by E. Lennox Peel in 1885. The story is set in Scotland and revolves around the lives of two young women, Flora and Jessie, who come from different backgrounds but share a deep friendship. Flora is the daughter of a wealthy landowner, while Jessie is the daughter of a tenant farmer. The two girls spend their summers together, enjoying the beauty of the Scottish countryside and the traditions of their culture.As they grow older, Flora and Jessie face different challenges. Flora's father wants her to marry a wealthy Englishman, while Jessie struggles to make ends meet on her family's farm. The girls' friendship is tested as they navigate these obstacles, but they remain loyal to each other.The novel also explores the themes of class and social status in Victorian Scotland. It portrays the differences between the wealthy landowners and the tenant farmers who work their land. The book also touches on the role of women in society and the limitations placed on them by their gender.Overall, A Highland Gathering is a heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and the beauty of Scotland's landscape and culture. It offers a glimpse into the lives of people in 19th-century Scotland and the challenges they faced.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.
