Legendary Tales of the Highlands (Volume 1 of 3) / A sequel to Highland Rambles

Name: Legendary Tales of the Highlands (Volume 1 of 3) / A sequel to Highland Rambles
Author: Sir Thomas Dick Lauder

By Sir Thomas Dick Lauder

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About This Book

This volume gathers Highland narratives that blend travelogue, local history, and folklore into short tales and sketches. It alternates pastoral travel descriptions and character portraits with supernatural legends involving kelpies, mermaids, and fairy sites, and with clan traditions, military anecdotes, personal reminiscences, and reflections on ancient monuments and justice. Scenes range from village conversation and visits to a reputed wizard to battlefield recollections and family legends, producing a series of linked pieces that combine vivid landscape evocation with moral, historical, and ethnographic commentary.

About the Author

Sir Thomas Dick Lauder

Sir Thomas Dick Lauder was a Scottish author known for his contributions to the literary depiction of Scottish folklore and history. His works often explore the rich tapestry of Highland legends and tales, as seen in his notable book "Highland Legends" and the multi-volume series "Legendary Tales of the Highlands," which serves as a sequel to his earlier work "Highland Rambles." Lauder's writing combines elements of romance and historical narrative, exemplified in his novel "The Wolfe of Badenoch: A Historical Romance of the Fourteenth Century." Through his storytelling, Lauder has played a significant role in preserving and popularizing the cultural heritage of Scotland.