Publisher's Synopsis
""The Folks O' Carglen: Or Life In The North"" by Alexander Gordon is a novel that takes place in the rugged and remote Scottish Highlands. The story follows the lives of the people who live in the small village of Carglen, where traditions and customs are deeply ingrained in their way of life. The novel is a portrayal of the harsh living conditions, the struggles, and the joys of the people of Carglen.The main character, Jamie, is a young man who is torn between his love for his family and his desire to explore the world beyond the village. He is also deeply in love with a local girl named Maggie, but their relationship is threatened by the arrival of a wealthy outsider who has his sights set on Maggie.As the story progresses, the reader is introduced to a cast of colorful characters, including the village doctor, the wise old shepherd, and the eccentric storyteller. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the conflict between tradition and progress.Overall, ""The Folks O' Carglen: Or Life In The North"" is a captivating and poignant portrayal of life in a remote Scottish village. With its vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it, the novel offers a glimpse into a world that is both timeless and rapidly changing.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.
