
COURTIN’ CHRISTINA
CHAPTER ONE
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE
CHAPTER SIX
CHAPTER SEVEN
CHAPTER EIGHT
CHAPTER NINE
A warm, humor‑laden portrait unfolds in a modest Scottish household where the everyday rhythms of meals, chatter, and the ticking clock set the stage for family life. Lizzie and John Robinson juggle their duties—she with a keen eye for order, he with a good‑natured, if slightly careless, spirit—while their children navigate the world with curiosity and gentle rivalry. The older generation, represented by Gran’paw Purdie, adds a touch of seasoned wisdom and affectionate teasing, grounding the scene in a sense of continuity.
As the Robinsons await the return of their wayward brother MacGregor, the narrative captures the subtle shifts of growing up: Jimsie’s transformation from a mischievous infant to a thoughtful schoolboy, Jeannie’s quiet devotion, and the family’s quiet hopes for a stable future. Through witty dialogue and vivid domestic details, the story invites listeners into a world where love, humor, and the simple challenges of daily life intertwine, promising both heart‑warming moments and the occasional surprise.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (184K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Carol Brown, David Garcia, Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2020-11-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1871–1934
A Scottish journalist and storyteller, he became best known for the Wee Macgreegor books, warm and funny tales of Glasgow childhood that won generations of readers. His writing often drew on everyday city life and the speech of ordinary people, giving it an easy charm and strong local flavor.
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