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Written in 1813, this is one of the earliest regional and social novels. In it Galt realized his ambition "to write a book that would be for Scotland what The Vicar of Wakefield is for England." The text is based on the 1821 edition collated with the revision of 1822.

This novel is a classic of Scottish literature, telling the story of a parish over the course of several decades. It is a vivid and detailed portrait of Scottish life and society, and is sure to captivate readers with its rich characterization and storytelling.

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""The Annals of the Parish"" is a novel written by Scottish author John Galt. It was first published in 1821 and is considered one of the earliest examples of Scottish fiction. The book is presented as a series of diary entries written by the fictional Reverend Micah Balwhidder,... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

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The Annals of the Parish is a novel written by Scottish author John Galt. The book is a fictional account of the life and times of a Scottish parish from 1760 to 1810, as told by the parish minister. The novel is written in the form of a diary, with entries for each year of the... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

"The Annals of the Parish" from John Galt. Scottish novelist (1779-1839).

"Annals of the Parish" is a chronicle of Dalmailing, a small Scottish parish, as told through the eyes of its minister, the Rev. Micah Balwhidder. Written with gentle humor and keen observation by John Galt, the novel presents a vivid picture of rural Scottish life in the... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Annals of the Parish is a novel written by Scottish author John Galt, first published in 1821. The book is a fictional account of the life and times of a Scottish parish minister, Reverend Micah Balwhidder, who serves the community of Dalmailing from the late 18th century... Read Full Overview