Rustic Lays On The Braes Of Gala Water (1855)

Rustic Lays On The Braes Of Gala Water is a collection of poetry written by Margaret Crawford and originally published in 1855. The poems are inspired by the natural beauty of the Scottish Borders region, particularly the area around the Gala Water river. Crawford's writing evokes a sense of nostalgia for a simpler way of life, with many of the poems celebrating rural traditions and customs. The collection includes a mix of ballads, songs, and sonnets, with themes ranging from love and loss to nature and the changing seasons. Crawford's writing is characterized by its lyrical quality and her use of Scots dialect, which adds to the rustic charm of the poems. Overall, Rustic Lays On The Braes Of Gala Water is a timeless work of Scottish poetry that continues to capture the imagination of readers today.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.