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Hawthorn Hill Journal by Richard deRosa

Donald and His Seven Cows

A few weeks ago in Glasgow, I was browsing about in a local bookstore looking for books by Scottish writers. Even though, like many people, I pack a few books when traveling, I invariably am drawn to local bookstores on the chance that I might stumble upon a gem or two.

I asked the nice person at the front desk where I might find books by Scottish writers. She directed me to a small room in a corner of the second floor. There were books on several shelves, but many were displayed on a small table in the middle of room. While circling the table checking out titles, one just really grabbed me: “Donald & His Seven Cows,” by Angus Peter Campbell. I just knew I had to have it.

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