The Last O' the Tinkler by Violet Jacob

Name: The Last O' the Tinkler
Author: Violet Jacob

The Last O' The Tinkler is a novel by Violet Jacob, first published in 1911. It tells the story of Angus, a Scottish tinker who is the last of his kind. He is a proud and independent man, but his life is threatened when he is accused of a crime he did not commit. He must flee his home and seek refuge in the Highlands, where he meets a mysterious woman who helps him to find his way. Along the way, Angus discovers the secrets of his past and learns the true meaning of freedom. The novel is a powerful exploration of identity, loyalty, and the power of love.

By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 243 words

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Lay me in yon place, lad, / The gloamin's thick wi' nicht; / I canna' see yer face, lad, / For my een's no richt, / But it's owre late for leein', / An' I ken fine I'm deein', / Like an auld craw fleein' / To the last o' the licht.

The kye gang to the byre, lad, / An' the sheep to the fauld, / Ye'll mak' a spunk o' fire, lad, / For my he'rt's turned cauld; / An' whaur the trees are meetin', / There's a sound like waters beatin', / An' the bird seems near to greetin', / That was aye singin' bauld.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Violet Jacob
Date: 1915 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Folklore
Length: 243 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The title of the book suggests that it is set in a specific time period, and the author's writing style is likely to be reflective of the time period.
Romance — The title of the book suggests that there may be a romantic element to the story, and the author's writing style is likely to be reflective of the time period.
Adventure — The title of the book suggests that there may be an adventurous element to the story, and the author's writing style is likely to be reflective of the time period.
Folklore — The title of the book suggests that there may be a folklore element to the story, and the author's writing style is likely to be reflective of the time period.