The Old Bachelor In The Old Scottish Village (1845)

by Thomas Aird

Book Overview

The Old Bachelor In The Old Scottish Village is a novel written by Thomas Aird and published in 1845. The story is set in a small Scottish village and follows the life of a middle-aged bachelor named Andrew Pringle. Pringle is a man who has lived a solitary life, avoiding the company of others and content to spend his days in quiet contemplation.However, when Pringle inherits a large sum of money, he begins to reconsider his solitary existence and decides to use his newfound wealth to help others in the village. He becomes a benefactor to those in need, helping them with their financial troubles and offering his support in times of hardship.As Pringle becomes more involved in the lives of his fellow villagers, he begins to form close relationships with some of them, including a young woman named Mary Morrison. Mary is a strong and independent woman who captures Pringle's heart, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is already engaged to another man.Throughout the novel, Aird explores themes of love, friendship, and community, as well as the importance of human connection and the value of selflessness. The Old Bachelor In The Old Scottish Village is a heartwarming and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in a small Scottish village during the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104500655
• ISBN13: 9781104500658
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"