Ian Maclaren's Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush is one of the most notorious works of Scottish literature. First published in 1894, the book was an instant best-seller. Millions of readers across the world rushed to devour these nostalgic tales of Scottish life in a bygone age. Based on the author's experiences as a Free Church minister in rural Perthshire, the book captured the contemporary taste with its blend of humour and pathos and its racy Scots dialogue. With a new introduction which explains the importance of Maclaren's writing in literary and religious debates of the period, readers can now view afresh a work which remains a vital part of the Scottish literary tradition.
- ISBN10 1512389145
- ISBN13 9781512389142
- Publish Date 11 July 2015 (first published 27 October 2003)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 27 October 2016
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Createspace
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 124
- Language English