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Mains of Yonderton
Hardcover
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025818139
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 202
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Mains of Yonderton is a compelling portrayal of rural life in Northeast Scotland, capturing the essence of the farming communities that defined the region's social and economic landscape during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Written with a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for local customs, the work serves as an important record of the Aberdeenshire experience. The narrative is rich with the distinct character of the Buchan dialect, or Doric, providing an authentic voice to the figures who populate the farmsteads and villages.
Through a series of sketches and dialogues, William Robbie explores the everyday triumphs and struggles of the peasantry and landholders, offering a blend of humor, pathos, and keen social observation. As a significant contribution to the regional literature of Scotland, Mains of Yonderton provides readers with an intimate glimpse into a bygone era of agricultural history and linguistic heritage. It remains a vital text for those interested in Scottish cultural identity and the traditional way of life in the North East.
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