Legendary Tales of the Highlands (Volume 2 of 3) / A sequel to Highland Rambles

Name: Legendary Tales of the Highlands (Volume 2 of 3) / A sequel to Highland Rambles
Author: Sir Thomas Dick Lauder

By Sir Thomas Dick Lauder

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Mythology, Legends & Folklore

About This Book

A collection of Highland legends and rural sketches that blends atmospheric landscape description with folk narratives and explanatory anecdotes. Individual stories range from a dramatic account in which a large bird seizes an infant and villagers pursue to recover the child, to episodes involving storms, unwelcome visitors, altered acquaintances, and reflections on place-names and domestic comforts. The pieces interleave supernatural motifs, local tradition, and everyday observation, moving between narrated incidents, moral reflection, and concise origin-tales that evoke community memory and the region's natural setting.

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.