| Author |
Maclaren, Ian, 1850-1907 |
| Title |
Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beside_the_Bonnie_Brier_Bush
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Domsie -- A Highland mystic -- His mother's sermon -- The transformation of Lachlan Campbell -- The cunning speech of Drumtochty -- A wise woman -- A doctor of the old school.
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| Credits |
Produced by Anne Folland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush" by Ian Maclaren is a work of fiction likely written during the late 19th century. The book is set in the rural Scottish parish of Drumtochty, where it explores the lives and struggles of its inhabitants through the lens of community, education, and personal growth. The central character introduced is Domsie, the local schoolmaster, who dedicates himself to nurturing the intellectual potential of his students, reflecting on his own tragic backstory. The opening of the book introduces the changing dynamics in Drumtochty as it shifts to more modern forms of governance, particularly through the establishment of the School Board. The narrative evokes a nostalgic comparison between the old schoolhouse and the new one, illustrating Domsie's preferences for the past and his struggles with the new educational methods that replace his traditional approach. Through interactions between Domsie, the parents of his students, and their hopes for their children's futures, we gain insight into the values and ambitions of rural life while laying the groundwork for deeper themes of sacrifice, community, and the pursuit of knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7179 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 3, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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