A Doctor of the Old School — Volume 2

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A Doctor of the Old School — Volume 2

by Ian Maclaren

EN·~21 minutes·5 chapters

Chapters

5 total

A DOCTOR OF THE OLD SCHOOL - by Ian Maclaren

0:02

Part 2. THROUGH THE FLOOD.

0:01

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:38

PREFACE

2:09

THROUGH THE FLOOD.

18:56

Description

In this warm‑hearted tale we follow Dr. MacLure, a steadfast country physician whose modest manners conceal a deep, quiet courage. Set against the rugged backdrop of the Scottish glen, the story opens with a flood‑ridden village where the doctor is called to tend Annie Mitchell, a young woman whose life hangs by a thread. His plain‑spoken counsel and steady hand bring a rare kind of comfort, while the villagers’ fierce loyalty to him reveals a community bound by mutual respect and simple faith.

Through vivid scenes of hearth fires and mist‑laden valleys, the narrative paints everyday heroism in a language that feels both rustic and lyrical. As the doctor confronts the inevitable hardships of life, readers glimpse the tender bonds between husband and wife, neighbors, and a healer who, despite his own limitations, offers more than medicine—he offers genuine human kindness. The story invites listeners to linger in a world where compassion is the strongest remedy.

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Language

en

Duration

~21 minutes (20K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Release date

Aug 9, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ian Maclaren

Ian Maclaren

1850–1907

A Scottish minister who turned village life into bestselling fiction, he wrote warm, memorable stories under the pen name Ian Maclaren. His work helped define the hugely popular Kailyard style of the late 19th century.

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