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 Project Gutenberg 2010-06-23 Public domain in the USA. 211 Wilson, John Mackay 1804 1835 Leighton, Alexander 1800 1874 Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 09 Produced by David Clarke, Sunflower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 09" by Wilson and Leighton is an anthology of historical, traditional, and imaginative tales written during the late 19th century. This volume presents various stories that delve into Scottish folklore, capturing the essence of its landscapes, people, and legendary narratives. The opening story introduces readers to a poignant tale centered around a deformed young man named Ebenezer Baird, exploring themes of alienation, kindness, and the harsh realities of societal perception. At the start of this collection, readers are introduced to Ebenezer Baird, a young boy who is both physically and emotionally burdened by his deformities and the cruel treatment from those around him, including his mother. As he enters the world of education at a boarding school after a childhood filled with neglect, he encounters both kindness and cruelty that shape his character. Despite his hardships, Ebenezer's journey takes a turn when he performs an act of bravery that leads to a significant encounter with a beautiful young woman, setting the stage for his emotional evolution. This opening portion not only highlights the struggles of a misunderstood character but also foreshadows the complexities of human relationships and the desire for acceptance and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 571232 2025-08-13T10:48:39.187702 text/html 572245 2021-01-06T19:36:41 text/html 319162 2025-08-13T10:48:48.338686 application/epub+zip 328015 2025-08-13T10:48:42.768615 application/epub+zip 288822 2025-08-13T10:48:41.484691 application/epub+zip 625294 2025-08-13T10:48:52.790566 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 608160 2025-08-13T10:48:47.468670 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 545977 2022-09-15T07:09:45.208152 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 551034 2025-08-13T10:48:38.571696 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 550871 2021-01-06T19:36:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 550867 2021-01-06T19:36:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20869 2025-08-13T10:48:52.930598 application/rdf+xml 24164 2025-08-13T10:48:41.990674 image/jpeg 4990 2025-08-13T10:48:41.739625 image/jpeg 214567 2021-01-06T19:36:41 application/octet-stream application/zip 218603 2021-01-06T19:36:41 application/octet-stream application/zip 214534 2021-01-06T19:36:41 application/octet-stream application/zip 315714 2025-08-13T10:48:39.234664 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia