Project Gutenberg 1998-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 132 Galt, John 1779 1839 Goodfellow, Robin Balwhidder, Micah Prior, Samuel, Capt. Duffle, Thomas The Ayrshire Legatees; Or, The Pringle Family Transcribed from the 1895 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price "The Ayrshire Legatees; Or, The Pringle Family" by John Galt is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the Pringle family, particularly focused on Dr. Zachariah Pringle, who has just received news of inheriting a significant legacy from a distant relative in India. The narrative explores their journey to London to claim this inheritance, delving into themes of family dynamics, social class, and the sometimes humorous challenges faced by ordinary people navigating unexpected wealth and societal changes. The opening of the book establishes the context of the Pringle family's situation following the death of Colonel Armour, a cousin to Dr. Pringle. As they prepare for an extensive journey from their rural home to the bustling city of London, each family member's personality begins to shine through—including the earnest yet slightly anxious Dr. Pringle, his practical wife Janet, and their ambitious son Andrew. The family's interactions and communications, conveyed through letters and conversations, provide insight into their thoughts and concerns. The narrative blends humor and pathos, showcasing the contrast between country life and the complexities of urban existence, setting the stage for the family's adventure amidst the promise of newfound wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 319691 2025-07-01T09:21:52.509637 text/html 318288 2008-08-04T17:36:36 text/html 119746 2008-08-04T17:39:14 text/html application/zip 198231 2025-07-01T09:21:58.890586 application/epub+zip 200771 2025-07-01T09:21:55.265635 application/epub+zip 191130 2025-07-01T09:21:54.184661 application/epub+zip 401727 2025-07-01T09:22:01.823626 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383135 2025-07-01T09:21:58.239657 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349513 2022-09-01T10:47:24.933512 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 307601 2025-07-01T09:21:52.097616 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 307274 2008-08-04T17:39:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 117834 2008-08-04T17:39:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18763 2025-07-01T09:22:01.941559 application/rdf+xml 17743 2025-07-01T09:21:54.666610 image/jpeg 3904 2025-07-01T09:21:54.425586 image/jpeg 192987 2025-07-01T09:21:52.534621 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia