The Rook-Shoot

A collection of 22 Poems on rural themes from little known Poet J. C. Grant. 

The cover design was by Scott Kennedy.

J.C. (James Cameron) Grant (1887-1961) was a Scottish poet, best known for his works in the Scots language. He was born in Aberdeenshire and spent most of his life in the northeast of Scotland.

 

Grant began writing poetry at an early age, but his literary career was interrupted by World War I, during which he served in the Royal Army Medical Corps. After the war, he returned to Scotland and resumed his writing, publishing his first collection of poetry, "Ae Sang o' the Mither Tongue," in 1921.

 

Grant's poetry was deeply rooted in the culture and landscape of Scotland, and he wrote extensively in the Scots language, using the dialects of his native Aberdeenshire and the surrounding regions. His work reflected his love of the land and the people of Scotland, and he often drew on traditional Scottish ballads and folk songs in his poetry.

 

In addition to his work as a poet, Grant was also a respected teacher and scholar. He taught English and Scots language and literature at the University of Aberdeen, where he was also a lecturer in the Department of Education. He was a leading figure in the revival of interest in the Scots language and played an important role in promoting the use of Scots in literature and education.

 

Grant's poetry remains highly regarded today for its lyrical beauty, its evocative depictions of Scottish life and landscape, and its contribution to the preservation and celebration of the Scots language. Some of his most famous poems include "The Braes o' Yarrow," "The Gled an' the Mire," and "The Cairn's Mournin'."