Publisher's Synopsis
""Annals of the Parish and the Ayrshire Legatees V1"" is a novel written by John Galt and published in 1895. The book is divided into two parts: ""Annals of the Parish"" and ""The Ayrshire Legatees"". The first part is a fictional account of the life of a Scottish parish minister from the late 18th century to the early 19th century. The second part is a series of letters written by a group of young people who inherit a fortune and travel to London to experience the city and its society. The novel is written in a realistic style and provides a detailed portrayal of life in rural Scotland during the time period. It explores themes such as religion, politics, and social class, as well as the challenges and joys of daily life in a small community. The characters are well-developed and complex, and the novel provides a nuanced understanding of their motivations and actions. Overall, ""Annals of the Parish and the Ayrshire Legatees V1"" is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a vivid portrayal of Scottish life and society during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.With A Portrait And Illustrations By John Wallace.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.
