Project Gutenberg 2025-04-06 Public domain in the USA. 138 Wilson, John Mackay 1804 1835 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Faa's revenge, and other tales $aLondon :$bGall and Inglis, $c1892. The Faa's revenge; or, the laird of Clennel, by John Mackay Wilson -- The rival nightcaps, by Alexander Campbell -- The story of Clara Douglas, by Walter Logan -- Country quarters, by Theodore Martin -- The merchant's daughter, by Alexander Campbell -- May Darling, the village pride, by J. F. Smith -- Mortlake: a legend of Morton, by James Maidment -- Major Weir's coach: a legend of Edinburgh, by George Howell -- We'll have another, by John Mackay Wilson. Al Haines "The Faa's Revenge, and Other Tales" by John Mackay Wilson and Various is a collection of short stories written in the early to mid-19th century. The collection weaves tales rooted in the traditions, folklore, and daily life of Northern England and Scotland, often featuring dramatic themes of conflict, revenge, and domestic rivalry. The principal story, "The Faa's Revenge," delves into the world of border-dwelling gypsies and landowners, while later stories explore the humorous and contentious dynamics of village neighbors. The book presents colorful characters and regional customs, offering readers both entertainment and insight into historical rural life. The opening of "The Faa's Revenge" introduces readers to the rural landscape of Rothbury and sets the stage through an atmospheric gathering at a local inn, where reminiscences of the region quickly transition to the telling of the main tale. The story centers on a dramatic feud between Willie Faa, king of the gypsies, and the laird of Clennel, ignited by suspicion, mishap, and escalating accusations. The confrontation leads to vengeful curses, livestock raids, arson, and devastating retaliation, culminating in the kidnapping of the laird’s children. As years pass, sorrow and longing color the lives of the Clennel family, with further twists involving the rescue of a daughter, the search for the lost son, and a climactic revelation. The narrative then shifts, as the next tale, "The Rival Nightcaps," begins with a comic depiction of contentious but competitive neighbors, signaling a change in tone from dark folklore to domestic satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20250405092840wilson 1892 GB Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Short stories Scotland -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 474935 2025-07-30T05:11:37.708175 text/html 454225 2025-04-06T16:23:06 text/html 559068 2025-07-30T05:11:42.927126 application/epub+zip 565766 2025-07-30T05:11:38.593132 application/epub+zip 252232 2025-07-30T05:11:38.205146 application/epub+zip 687378 2025-07-30T05:11:46.838115 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 668656 2025-07-30T05:11:42.519183 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 447331 2025-07-30T05:11:37.066129 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 427551 2025-04-06T16:23:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17162 2025-07-30T05:11:46.999089 application/rdf+xml 16314 2025-07-30T05:11:38.319119 image/jpeg 2648 2025-07-30T05:11:38.270143 image/jpeg 709864 2025-07-30T05:11:37.757112 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