Project Gutenberg 2013-09-15 Public domain in the USA. 200 Maclaren, Ian 1850 1907 Watson, John The Days of Auld Lang Syne A triumph in diplomacy -- For conscience sake -- A manifest judgement -- Drumsheugh's love story -- Past redemption -- Good news from a far country -- Jamie -- Servant lass -- Oor lang hame. Produced by David Widger "The Days of Auld Lang Syne" by Ian Maclaren is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the Scottish countryside, the book explores the lives and struggles of the rural farming community in Drumtochty, focusing on their relationships, traditions, and conflicts with external influences. The opening chapters give insight into the lives of local farmers, particularly highlighting Jamie Soutar and the challenges faced by those like Gormack and Hillocks in negotiating land leases, showcasing themes of resilience, tradition, and humor within the community. The beginning of the book introduces the reader to the intricate dynamics of life in Drumtochty, particularly through a narrative centered on the management of farm leases, which is a significant event for its inhabitants. Key characters such as Gormack and Hillocks navigate the complexities of negotiations with the local land factor, reflecting on past customs as rivalries and personal anecdotes unfold in a humorous tone. The text captures the essence of a close-knit community, revealing their values, work ethic, and the strong sense of identity rooted in their land and traditions, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the tensions and camaraderie inherent in rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PR Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: British Literature 409964 2025-08-17T14:42:01.237794 text/html 398920 2024-10-23T18:35:02 text/html 233221 2025-08-17T14:42:08.927814 application/epub+zip 238421 2025-08-17T14:42:04.197753 application/epub+zip 221874 2025-08-17T14:42:03.000828 application/epub+zip 416622 2025-08-17T14:42:12.666719 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 403306 2025-08-17T14:42:08.204822 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364030 2022-09-20T03:40:17.517953 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386686 2025-08-17T14:42:00.478840 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 386471 2018-03-01T13:51:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17096 2025-08-17T14:42:12.796744 application/rdf+xml 13435 2025-08-17T14:42:03.507801 image/jpeg 3792 2025-08-17T14:42:03.249775 image/jpeg 228353 2025-08-17T14:42:01.271781 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