Rab and His Friends and Other Papers and Essays

Rab and His Friends and Other Papers and Essays is a collection of essays and short stories written by John Brown. The book is named after the first story in the collection, which tells the heartwarming tale of a loyal dog named Rab and his relationship with his owner and the other people in his life. The other essays and stories in the book cover a wide range of topics, including medical ethics, the importance of friendship, and the beauty of nature. Brown draws on his experiences as a doctor and his observations of human behavior to create insightful and thought-provoking pieces that are both entertaining and enlightening.The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. It is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and delight readers today, more than a century after it was first published.1906. Scottish physician and author, Brown's Rab and His Friends is one of the volumes that made his reputation. Contents: Rab and His Friends; The Mystery of Black and Tan (Dick Mihi); Our Dogs; Marjorie Fleming; Jeems the Doorkeeper; Minchmoor; The Black Dwarf's Bones; Our Gideon Grays; With Brains, Sir; Her Last Half-Crown; Queen Mary's Child-Garden; Ai'xinoi'a-Presence of Mind, etc.; Dr. Chalmers; Letter to John Cairns, DD; Mystifications; Oh, I'm Wat, Wat'; Arthur H. Hallam.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.