The Cottagers of Glencarran (1885)

The Cottagers of Glencarran is a novel written by Letitia McClintock and first published in 1885. The story takes place in the Scottish Highlands and revolves around the lives of the tenants and cottagers who live on the estate of Glencarran. The main character is a young girl named Flora, who is the daughter of one of the cottagers. The novel explores themes of class, love, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment.Flora is a bright and spirited young girl who dreams of a better life for herself and her family. She is in love with a young man named Donald, who is also a cottager on the estate. However, their love is threatened by the class divide between them, as well as the machinations of the wealthy landowner, Sir Archibald Macdonald, who seeks to exploit the cottagers for his own gain.As the story unfolds, Flora and Donald face numerous challenges and obstacles, including illness, poverty, and the threat of eviction. But despite these hardships, they remain steadfast in their love for each other and their determination to improve their lot in life.The Cottagers of Glencarran is a vivid and engaging portrait of life in the Scottish Highlands in the late 19th century. It offers a glimpse into a world that has long since vanished, and explores the timeless themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for social justice.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.