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 2017-12-18 Public domain in the USA. 160 Crosland, T. W. H. (Thomas William Hodgson) 1865 1924 Crosland, Thomas William Hodgson McNeill, Angus 02018614 The Unspeakable Scot Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Unspeakable Scot" by T. W. H. Crosland is a critical examination of Scottish culture and character written in the early 20th century. This work combines elements of essay and social commentary, showcasing a blend of humor and satire as it dissects various stereotypes and perceptions of Scots. The author expresses a strong personal viewpoint, suggesting a general disdain for Scottish traits and portraying Scotsmen, particularly in their interactions with the English, in a rather unflattering light. The opening of the book introduces the author's perspective, revealing his intention to critique the Scottish character while also acknowledging the fierce pride Scots often hold regarding their identity. He humorously suggests that Scotsmen believe themselves to be the "salt of the earth," but argues that this self-perception is inflated and misleading. The passage contrasts two schools of thought—the Old School that romanticizes Scottish virtues, and the New School that offers a more critical and cynical view. Through anecdotes and observations, the author explores themes such as pride, independence, and the complexities of identity, setting a provocative tone for the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en National characteristics, Scottish DA Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 276875 2025-07-22T11:02:58.533458 text/html 257515 2024-10-23T03:01:28 text/html 225073 2025-07-22T11:03:02.844468 application/epub+zip 226661 2025-07-22T11:02:59.281467 application/epub+zip 160056 2025-07-22T11:02:58.894466 application/epub+zip 324276 2025-07-22T11:03:05.614460 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288734 2025-07-22T11:03:02.456473 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225264 2022-08-25T10:21:21.372320 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236059 2025-07-22T11:02:58.139477 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 216271 2024-10-23T03:01:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16376 2025-07-22T11:03:05.742443 application/rdf+xml 25956 2025-07-22T11:02:58.985490 image/jpeg 4318 2025-07-22T11:02:58.940455 image/jpeg 205952 2025-07-22T11:02:58.565455 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia