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The provost

John Galt

1822120 pagesabout 2–3 hours
1822
first published
  • 1982Oxford University Press · 170 pages · ENGISBN 9780192816290
  • 2007ReadHowYouWant.com · 308 pages · ENGISBN 9781425030674
  • 2007IndyPublish · 152 pages · ENGISBN 9781435326453
  • 2006BiblioBazaar · 152 pages · ENGISBN 9781426406294
  • 2006BiblioBazaar · 156 pages · ENGISBN 9781426405570
  • 2004Kessinger Publishing · 124 pages · ENGISBN 9781419179303
  • 2007Dodo Press · 148 pages · ENGISBN 9781406517439
  • 2007Echo Library · 120 pages · ENGISBN 9781406861891

The "Provost" is an ironic look at the career of a small town merchant and politician. Set in Irvine, Scotland, it follows the life of James Pawkie, the Provost of the title. Starting as a humble apprentice, he progresses to owning his own shop and eventually acquiring a large portion of Irvine.

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