The Collected Writings of Dougal Graham, "Skellat" Bellman of Glasgow, Vol. 1 of 2

This volume gathers the once‑scattered chap‑books of Glasgow’s legendary “Skellat” Bellman, Dougal Graham, into a single, carefully edited collection. The editor has painstakingly tracked down rare editions, preserved their original wording, and added notes that illuminate the obscure customs and dialect that pepper Graham’s lively prose. A concise bibliography and a biographical sketch frame the works, giving listeners a clear sense of the author’s place in 18th‑century Scottish popular literature.

Within the pages, Graham’s vivid accounts of the Jacobite rising of 1745 unfold, offering a ground‑level view of battles, sieges, and the everyday reactions of townsfolk. His colorful anecdotes are peppered with folk‑lore and illustrations that capture the manners, speech, and humor of the era. The accompanying glossary and footnotes guide modern ears through antiquated terms, making the historic chatter both accessible and engaging.