The Unspeakable Scot (1902)

By Thomas William Hodgson Crosland

Book Overview

The Unspeakable Scot is a novel written by Thomas William Hodgson Crosland in 1902. The story follows the life of a Scottish man named Archie MacNab, who is referred to as ""unspeakable"" due to his behavior and personality. Archie is a heavy drinker and a womanizer who is constantly getting into trouble.The novel is set in London and Edinburgh, and the plot revolves around Archie's attempts to navigate his way through life while dealing with his various vices. Along the way, he meets a number of colorful characters, including a group of Bohemians and a wealthy Englishman who becomes his patron.Despite his flaws, Archie is a likable character who is capable of moments of great charm and wit. The novel is written in a humorous and satirical style, and it offers a lively and entertaining portrait of turn-of-the-century Britain. Overall, The Unspeakable Scot is a witty and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on Scottish identity and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437343902
• ISBN13: 9781437343908
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"