Publisher's Synopsis
The Provost is a novel written by John Galt, first published in 1822. The story is set in the fictional Scottish town of Irvine and follows the life of the town's provost, or mayor, George Kilgour. The novel is a satirical portrayal of Scottish society in the late 18th and early 19th century, with a particular focus on the corruption and hypocrisy of those in positions of power.The novel begins with Kilgour's election as provost and follows his attempts to maintain his position of authority in the face of various challenges, including a rival candidate for the position and a scandal involving his daughter. Along the way, the novel explores themes such as the tension between tradition and progress, the role of religion in society, and the corrupting influence of power.Galt's writing is characterized by its wit and humor, as well as its detailed descriptions of Scottish life and culture. The Provost is considered one of his most important works and is widely regarded as a classic of Scottish literature.I reflected the while of a minute before I made any reply, and then I said-- ""I would hae na doubt of the matter, Mr. M'Lucre, could it be brought about to get you chosen for the delegate; but I fear, as ye are only Dean of Guild this year, that's no to be accomplished; and really, without the like of you, our borough, in the contest, may be driven to the wall.""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.
