Four Galt Novels

Set in late eighteenth-century rural Scotland, this collection showcases John Galt's early works, highlighting the transition from agricultural society to industrial growth. It includes the successful shorter novels "Annals of the Parish," "The Ayrshire Legatees," and "The Provost," alongside the full-length masterpiece "The Entail." Ian Campbell's introduction emphasizes Galt's remarkable talent in crafting intricate plots, diverse characters, and rich language, enhancing the reader's appreciation of his literary contributions.