Publisher's Synopsis
Jock Halliday, A Grassmarket Hero: Or Sketches Of Life And Character In An Old City Parish is a book written by Robina F. Hardy. The book is a collection of sketches and stories about the life and character of Jock Halliday, a resident of the Grassmarket area in an old city parish. The book provides a vivid description of life in the Grassmarket area, which was known for its poverty, crime, and social problems.The author portrays Jock Halliday as a hero who lived his life with dignity and integrity despite the difficult circumstances he faced. The book is a tribute to Jock Halliday and the people like him who lived in the Grassmarket area, and it provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in an old city parish.Through the sketches and stories, the author highlights the struggles and challenges faced by the people living in the Grassmarket area, including poverty, alcoholism, and crime. The book also explores the role of religion and community in the lives of the people in the area.Overall, Jock Halliday, A Grassmarket Hero: Or Sketches Of Life And Character In An Old City Parish is a touching and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on life in an old city parish. It is a must-read for anyone interested in social history, community, and the human spirit.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.
