James Hogg Libri

Presents an extraordinary combination of the fantastic, the funny, the serious and the historically realistic. Ranging from Galloway to Northumberland, this title focuses on the Scottish Borders.

This biography offers an engaging blend of humor and heartfelt moments, celebrating the life of a beloved star. It delves into personal anecdotes and memorable experiences, providing insight into their journey and impact on fans. The narrative captures both the lighthearted and emotional aspects of their story, making it a compelling read for admirers and newcomers alike.

The authorised biography of Richard Briers, best known for his role as Tom Good from BBC sitcom The Good Life.

Set against a backdrop of magic and fantasy, "The Brownie of the Black Haggs" features a powerful Countess and an enigmatic servant, exploring themes of dominance and mystery. This short story by Scottish author James Hogg, who has recently gained renewed critical attention, is part of a collection of classic tales that have become rare and costly. The book is republished in a modern, accessible edition, preserving the original text and artwork for contemporary readers.

In this collection of short stories Hogg focuses on the Scottish civil war of 1644-45, in which the Marquis of Montrose led his royalist forces in a series of stunning victories against the odds before his final defeat at Philiphaugh.

This new edition, thoughtfully introduced, extensively annotated and featuring a reading list and Hogg chronology, presents Altrive Tales as a major achievement by one of Scotland's finest storytellers.

This book presents both the first and fifth edition of the poem.

Winter Evening Tales (1820; second edition 1821) was James Hogg's most successful work of prose fiction in his lifetime.

Hogg's powerful novel combines two stories that hauntingly echo each other, one set in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders in the early 1820s, and the other set in the Highlands in 1746, the time of Culloden and its devastating aftermath.