Bog-Myrtle and Peat

Gathered from the hills and lochs of Galloway between 1889 and 1895, this volume offers a vivid tapestry of Scottish folk narratives. From the haunting verses of a 17th‑century Kenmure rallying his clansmen to the king at sea, to lively sketches of everyday life in the rugged countryside, each story carries the cadence of oral tradition. The language is richly embroidered with the region’s flora, weather, and the fierce loyalty that once bound the highland clans.

The opening pages shift to a reflective preface in which the author confesses a lifelong devotion to an unwritten, imagined manuscript he calls “The Book Sealed.” In quiet dawns he dreams of secret verses whispered by the “little people,” recalling fleeting images of heather‑blazed moors and the soft rustle of rain on leaves. This lyrical meditation sets a tone of wistful wonder, inviting listeners to linger in the romance and mystery that suffuse the tales to come.