The Auld Doctor by David Rorie
The Auld Doctor is a historical novel set in Scotland in the late 1700s. It tells the story of Dr. John MacKenzie, a young doctor who is determined to make a difference in the lives of his patients. He is a passionate and dedicated doctor who is willing to go to great lengths to help those in need. The novel follows Dr. MacKenzie as he travels around Scotland, treating the sick and injured. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, from the wealthy and powerful to the poor and downtrodden. He also encounters a variety of medical challenges, from treating a mysterious illness to performing a daring operation. Throughout his journey, Dr. MacKenzie is faced with difficult decisions and must make choices that will affect the lives of his patients. He must also confront his own demons, as he struggles to come to terms with his past and his own mortality. The Auld Doctor is a gripping and moving story of one man's determination to make a difference in the lives of those around him. It is a story of courage, compassion, and the power of the human spirit.
By David Rorie · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Medical Fiction, Romance · 265 words
First lines
O' a' the jobs that sweat the sark Gie me a kintra doctor's wark, Ye ca' awa' frae dawn till dark, Whate'er the weather be, O!
Some tinkler wife is in the strae, Your boots are owre the taps wi' clay Through wadin' bog an' sklimmin' brae The besom for to see, O!
Ye ken auld Jock o' Windybarns? The bull had near ca'ed oot his harns, His een were blinkin' fu' o' starns, An' doon they ran for me, O!
There's ae guid wife, we're weel acquaint, Nae trouble's kent but what she's taen't, Yet aye she finds some new complaint, O' which I hae the key, O!
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The Auld Doctor is listed on Textopian as a short story by David Rorie, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: David Rorie
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Medical Fiction, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 265 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and follows the story of a doctor in Scotland, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Medical Fiction — The book follows the story of a doctor, making it a medical fiction novel.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a doctor and his love interest, making it a romance novel.
- Mystery — The book follows the story of a doctor as he attempts to solve a mystery, making it a mystery novel.
Tags
Dialect poetry · Poetry · Scottish · accoont · ava · aye · barley-bree · blade · bull · dawn · dialect poetry, scottish · draps