The Life of Mansie Wauch, Tailor in Dalkeith Written by Himself is a novel by Scottish author David Macbeth Moir. The book tells the story of Mansie Wauch, a tailor from the town of Dalkeith, who writes his own autobiography. The novel is set in the early 19th century and provides a vivid portrayal of life in Scotland during this time. Through Mansie's eyes, the reader is taken on a journey through the ups and downs of his life, from his humble beginnings as an apprentice tailor to his eventual success as a master tailor. ...
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The Life of Mansie Wauch, Tailor in Dalkeith Written by Himself is a novel by Scottish author David Macbeth Moir. The book tells the story of Mansie Wauch, a tailor from the town of Dalkeith, who writes his own autobiography. The novel is set in the early 19th century and provides a vivid portrayal of life in Scotland during this time. Through Mansie's eyes, the reader is taken on a journey through the ups and downs of his life, from his humble beginnings as an apprentice tailor to his eventual success as a master tailor. Along the way, Mansie encounters a variety of colorful characters and experiences many of the social and political issues of the time, including poverty, class inequality, and the struggle for independence from England. The book is written in a humorous and engaging style, making it a delightful read for anyone interested in Scottish literature or the history of Scotland.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.
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