James closely observes the work of his father and the varied seasonal activities on the sheep farm, eagerly awaiting the day when he too can be a shepherd.

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

The collections of the Advocates Library, with the exception of its legal books and manuscripts, were given by the Advocates to the National Library of Scotland in 1925.

" This powerful novel is one of the most perceptive tellings of the Civil War experience.