Legendary Tales of the Highlands (Volume 3 of 3)

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Legendary Tales of the Highlands (Volume 3 of 3)

by Sir Thomas Dick Lauder

EN·~5 hours

Chapters

Description

The story opens on a bustling Nairnshire farm, its low‑stone house, thatched outbuildings, and peat‑stacked fields painted in vivid detail. Among the herd of cattle, terriers, and a noisy sow, we meet the stout farmer MacArthur, his sharp‑tongued English wife, and the tall, charismatic Highlander John Smith, who serves as the sergeant at the heart of the tale. Their daily rhythms—Gaelic shouts, milk‑washing chores, and the ever‑present hum of rural life—create a richly textured backdrop that feels both timeless and warmly familiar.

Beyond the pastoral tableau, the narrative weaves humor, local legend, and a hint of looming adventure as Sergeant Smith’s character begins to stir. Listeners will be drawn into a world where loyalty, wit, and the rugged Scottish landscape intersect, promising a tale that balances light‑hearted banter with the promise of daring exploits yet to unfold.

Details

Full title

Legendary Tales of the Highlands (Volume 3 of 3) A sequel to Highland Rambles

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (333K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2019-04-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Sir Thomas Dick Lauder

Sir Thomas Dick Lauder

1784–1848

A Scottish baronet, writer, and artist, he is remembered for vivid books about Highland life, travel, and landscape. His work helped shape 19th-century interest in Scotland’s scenery, history, and traditions.

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