The Aberdeenshire Lintie: Being a Collection of Poems and Songs

By John Avery

Book Overview

The Aberdeenshire Lintie is a collection of poems and songs written by John Avery and published in 1854. The book contains a total of 88 pieces, all of which are written in the Scots language and focus on the people and culture of Aberdeenshire, a region in the north-east of Scotland. The title of the book is derived from the Lintie, a bird that is commonly found in the area and is known for its distinctive singing voice. The poems and songs cover a wide range of themes, including love, nature, religion, and politics. They are written in a variety of styles, from ballads and laments to humorous and satirical pieces. The Aberdeenshire Lintie is considered an important work in the Scottish literary tradition and is still studied and appreciated today for its insights into the language and culture of the region.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: 1165758482
• ISBN13: 9781165758487
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"