
A DOCTOR OF THE OLD SCHOOL - by Ian Maclaren
Part 2. THROUGH THE FLOOD.
ILLUSTRATIONS
PREFACE
THROUGH THE FLOOD.
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.
Language
en
Duration
~22 minutes (21K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Release date
2004-08-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1850–1907
A Scottish minister who turned village life into bestselling fiction, he became famous for warm, sentimental stories set in rural Scotland. Writing under the name Ian Maclaren, he was one of the best-known voices of the late Victorian "Kailyard" school.
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