Project Gutenberg 2006-01-04 Public domain in the USA. 121 Barrett, Michael 1848 1924 Barrett, Michael Ernest Up in Ardmuirland Personal -- Memories -- Archie -- Golden dreams -- "Dominie Dick" -- Bildy -- Smugglers -- Phenomena -- Spring's return -- A rustic pastor -- A sprig of shamrock -- Penny. E-text prepared by Al Haines "Up in Ardmuirland" by Rev. Michael Barrett, O.S.B. is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds around family connections, particularly the bond between twins Val and Ted, as they navigate their differing life paths amidst the backdrop of their Scottish upbringing and the pastoral community of Ardmuirland. Central to the story are themes of vocation, familial duty, and the simple yet profound lives of the local residents, highlighting the struggles and beauty of rural existence. The opening of the novel introduces the close-knit relationship between Ted and Val, who, despite life’s detours, remain bound by their twin connection. Ted reflects on their youth, the choices that led to their current lives, and the serene setting of Ardmuirland. As their story unfolds, we are introduced to the local characters that populate their lives, such as their nurse, Penny, and other townsfolk, each contributing to the vibrant tapestry of the community. The mix of nostalgia, familial duty, and the allure of the Scottish landscape sets the tone for a heartfelt exploration of life in Ardmuirland and the enduring significance of personal connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Short stories Villages -- Fiction Scotland -- Fiction Catholics -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels 308450 2025-08-07T11:33:38.593161 text/html 308271 2025-01-16T01:19:59.926143 text/html 189845 2025-08-07T11:33:45.291044 application/epub+zip 192584 2025-08-07T11:33:41.369107 application/epub+zip 181503 2025-08-07T11:33:40.229124 application/epub+zip 363263 2025-08-07T11:33:48.356099 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342506 2025-08-07T11:33:44.609075 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319069 2022-09-08T11:12:05.522738 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282735 2025-08-07T11:33:38.283169 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 282607 2006-01-04T09:07:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 282614 2006-01-04T09:07:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19370 2025-08-07T11:33:49.334082 application/rdf+xml 14576 2025-08-07T11:33:40.757093 image/jpeg 3853 2025-08-07T11:33:40.480072 image/jpeg 111773 2006-01-04T09:07:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 111763 2006-01-04T09:07:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 189279 2025-08-07T11:33:38.619106 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