Our Laddie (1880)

""Our Laddie"" is a novel written by Lizzie Joyce Tomlinson and first published in 1880. The story is set in the Scottish countryside and follows the life of a young boy named Jock, affectionately known as ""Our Laddie"" by his family and friends. Jock is a kind and hardworking boy who is loved by all those who know him.The novel explores themes of family, love, and the struggles of rural life in the late 19th century. Jock's family is poor, but they are happy and content with their simple way of life. However, their world is turned upside down when a wealthy landowner, Mr. Campbell, takes an interest in Jock and offers to take him away from his family to provide him with a better education and opportunities in life.Jock's family is torn apart by the decision, with some members believing that it is in Jock's best interest to leave and others feeling that he should stay with his family. The novel follows Jock's journey as he navigates this difficult decision and learns about the world beyond his small village.""Our Laddie"" is a heartwarming and poignant tale that captures the spirit of rural Scotland in the late 19th century. It is a timeless story about the importance of family, love, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.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.