Publisher's Synopsis
""The Annals of the Parish"" is a novel written by Scottish author John Galt. It was first published in 1821 and is considered one of the earliest examples of Scottish fiction. The book is presented as a series of diary entries written by the fictional Reverend Micah Balwhidder, chronicling the events and changes that occur in his small rural parish in Ayrshire, Scotland, from 1760 to 1810.Through Balwhidder's observations and reflections, the reader is given a glimpse into the daily life of the parish, including its social customs, religious practices, and political climate. The novel also explores the impact of the Scottish Enlightenment on the people of the parish, as well as the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the rural landscape.As Balwhidder recounts the births, deaths, and marriages of his parishioners, he also reflects on his own personal struggles and spiritual journey. The book is both a historical account of rural Scotland in the late 18th and early 19th centuries and a poignant exploration of the human condition.Overall, ""The Annals of the Parish"" is a rich and insightful work of Scottish literature that continues to be celebrated for its vivid portrayal of rural life and its enduring themes of community, faith, and change.This year well deserved the name of the monumental year in our parish; for the young laird of the Breadland, that had been my pupil, being learning to be an advocate among the faculty in Edinburgh, with his lady mother, who had removed thither with the young ladies her daughters, for the benefit of education, sent out to be put up in the kirk, under the loft over the family vault, an elegant marble headstone.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.
