Bud: A Novel

by Neil Munro

The novel follows the life and adventures of its titular character, Bud, a young boy growing up in a Scottish village. The narrative traces Bud's development from childhood through adolescence, highlighting the formative experiences and challenges that shape his character.

The story is rich with descriptions of rural Scottish life, portraying the close-knit community, its traditions, and the natural landscape that serves as the backdrop for Bud's adventures. Through Bud's eyes, readers witness a series of events that range from humorous escapades to more serious encounters, reflecting the complexities of growing up.

160 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1907

About the author

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Neil Munro was a Scottish journalist, newspaper editor, author and literary critic. He was born in Inveraray and worked as a journalist on various newspapers.

He was basically a serious writer, but is now mainly known for his humorous short stories, originally written under the pen name of Hugh Foulis. (It seems that he was not making a serious attempt to disguise his identity, but wanted to keep his serious and humorous writings separate.) The best known were about the fictional Clyde puffer the Vital Spark and her captain Para Handy, but they also included stories about the waiter and kirk beadle Erchie MacPherson, and the travelling drapery salesman Jimmy Swan.