Publisher's Synopsis
Wandering Willie: A Romance Of The Great Tay Bridge Disaster is a historical novel written by Andrew Stewart and published in 1887. The story is set in Dundee, Scotland, in the late 19th century, and revolves around the tragic collapse of the Tay Rail Bridge, which occurred on December 28, 1879, and claimed the lives of 75 passengers and crew members.The novel's protagonist is a young man named Willie, who is a wandering musician and storyteller. Willie is a charismatic and charming character, and he quickly becomes a beloved figure in the community. However, Willie is haunted by a dark secret from his past, which he must confront when he becomes involved in the events leading up to the Tay Bridge Disaster.As the story unfolds, Willie becomes embroiled in a complex web of love, intrigue, and betrayal. He falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Mary, who is engaged to a wealthy businessman named Robert. Willie and Mary's love is forbidden, and they must navigate a series of obstacles and challenges in order to be together.Meanwhile, a group of engineers are working to build a new bridge across the Tay River. However, they are plagued by doubts and fears about the safety of the bridge, and their concerns are dismissed by the authorities. As the opening ceremony for the new bridge approaches, Willie and his friends become increasingly worried about the potential for disaster.Ultimately, the Tay Bridge collapses during a violent storm, and Willie and his friends are caught up in the chaos and tragedy. The novel ends with Willie reflecting on the events of that fateful night, and the lessons he has learned about love, loss, and the fragility of life.Overall, Wandering Willie: A Romance Of The Great Tay Bridge Disaster is a powerful and moving novel about love, loss, and the human spirit. It is a vivid and compelling portrayal of a tragic event in Scottish history, and a testament to the resilience and courage of the people who lived through it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
