Perth-On-The-Tay

Perth-On-The-Tay: A Tale Of The Transplanted Highlanders is a historical novel written by Josephine Smith and first published in 1901. The book is set in Scotland in the early 19th century and follows the story of a group of Highlanders who are forced to leave their home and settle in the town of Perth. The novel explores the challenges and struggles faced by these transplanted Highlanders as they try to adapt to their new surroundings and build a new life for themselves. The main character of the novel is a young Highlander named Alastair Macdonald, who is the son of a wealthy landowner. Alastair is forced to leave his home and family behind when his father dies and his estate is taken over by a cruel landlord. Along with a group of other Highlanders, Alastair travels to Perth in search of a new home and a new life.In Perth, the Highlanders face many challenges as they try to integrate into the town's society. They are met with suspicion and hostility from the local people, who view them as uncivilized and backward. However, Alastair and his fellow Highlanders are determined to prove their worth and make a success of their new lives.As the story unfolds, Alastair becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a local woman named Margaret. Their relationship is complicated by the prejudices and social barriers that exist between the Highlanders and the town's people. The novel also explores themes of identity, belonging, and the struggle to maintain cultural traditions in a rapidly changing world.Overall, Perth-On-The-Tay: A Tale Of The Transplanted Highlanders is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in Scotland during a time of great social and cultural upheaval. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history and culture, as well as for fans of historical fiction.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.