This volume of twenty essays presents a unique insight into the world of Scottish childrenampamprsquos literature throughout the long nineteenth century. As well as revisiting muchloved authors such as Stevenson Barrie and MacDonald it explores the neglected role of women writers in shaping the inheritance of Scottish childrenampamprsquos literature the significant contribution of Gaelic writers and the role of folklore and tradition. Essays also examine the significance of children as literary protagonists and as readers themselves. In recovering these marginal voices and texts and in showing how wellknown stories explore questions of culture identity and languageampampnbspThe Land of StoryBooksseeks to restore the traditions of childrenampamprsquos writing to the heart of Scottish literary history.