Project Gutenberg 2006-01-02 Public domain in the USA. 185 Rorie, David 1867 1946 The Auld Doctor and other Poems and Songs in Scots Produced by Richard Bruce Gordon "The Auld Doctor and Other Poems and Songs in Scots" by David Rorie is a collection of poetry and songs written in the Scots dialect during the early 20th century. This book encompasses a variety of themes, primarily centered around the experiences of a country doctor and the humorous, poignant interactions he has with his patients and the rural community. Through Rorie's verses, readers encounter a vivid portrayal of life in Scotland, characterized by a blend of wit, empathy, and cultural commentary. In this collection, Rorie employs a rich use of Scots language to explore the trials and tribulations of both the auld doctor and the people he serves. From humorous anecdotes about eccentric patients like Mistress Mackintosh, who rides through a river on a gate while encountering various misadventures, to reflective pieces on human nature and the complexities of life, Rorie paints a colorful tapestry of rural Scottish life. Each poem captures the essence of the characters, often constructed with clever rhymes and an engaging rhythm that invites readers into the world of the doctor, revealing the joys, sorrows, and idiosyncrasies of the people in his care. Overall, the collection celebrates Scottish culture while providing timeless insights into human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poetry Dialect poetry, Scottish PR Text Category: Poetry 90946 2025-10-07T11:24:36.928706 text/html 90767 2025-01-16T01:17:32.944311 text/html 116794 2025-10-07T11:24:42.811732 application/epub+zip 115206 2025-10-07T11:24:39.934716 application/epub+zip 90010 2025-10-07T11:24:38.815715 application/epub+zip 250576 2025-10-07T11:24:44.577751 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239194 2025-10-07T11:24:42.075714 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207118 2022-09-08T11:09:32.275982 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 71820 2025-10-07T11:24:36.691718 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 71708 2006-01-02T13:55:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17072 2025-10-07T11:24:44.703694 application/rdf+xml 16008 2025-10-07T11:24:39.312708 image/jpeg 3555 2025-10-07T11:24:39.062712 image/jpeg 29555 2006-01-02T13:55:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 114519 2025-10-07T11:24:36.936725 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