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Raising the Wind; or, Habbie Sympson and his wife Baith Deid. As originaly written and spoken by John Andrews, in the exchange rooms, Moss Street. Together with the Lyfe and Deithe of Habbie Simpson, The famous pyper of Kilbarchan.
The first part of this chapbook is a humorous tale told about the famous piper, Habbie Simpson, and his wife, who together pull one over on the local laird and lady by pretending, alternately, that the other had died in order to get food and drink…
Satan's Invisible World Discovered. Detailing the particulars of Strange Pranks Played by the Devil, together with a particular account of several apparition's, witches, and invisible spirits, to which is added The marvellous history of Major Weir and His Sister.
This chapbook contains excerpts from George Sinclair’s Satan’s Invisible World Discovered, specifically the section detailing the life and crimes of Major Thomas Weir—a seventeenth-century minister, preacher, and conventicler—and his sister, who were…
A wonderful account of Mr. George Spearing, (A Lieutenant in the Navy,) Who fell into a coal pit in Northwoodside, near Glasgow; where he remained seven days and seven nights, without any other support than rain water. Also, the surprising manner of his deliverance, with an account of his behaviour while in that melancholy situation. To which is added, A hymn of praise for his deliverance. Published by himself, for the information of his friends and the public.
This is an account, written by the author, surrounding his fall into a coal pit whilst searching for hazelnuts in the woods. He details his many deprivations during his week-long stay at the bottom of the pit, as well as his rescue. Due to the…
A Choice Drop of Honey, from The Rock of Christ, or A Short Word of Advice to Saints and Sinners, by Thomas Wilcocks
An appeal to the readers to seek a more deeply religious life with Christ at the center of it. The author argues that simply fulfilling the duties of a religious life is not enough, because sin can reside beneath an exterior of proper duty and…
The Prophecies of Thomas the Rhymer, and the comical story of Thrummy Cap & the Ghaist.
The chapbook begins with a short history of some of the reputed prophecies by Sir Thomas Learmant, commonly known as Thomas the Rhymer, who was a 13th century laird and knight under Alexander III. Supposedly, Thomas’ prophecies have been linked to a…
