This antiquarian volume comprises John Galt's 1849 novel, Lawrie Todd: Or, The Settlers in the Woods. It is a fictional autobiography based on incidents from the author's life - written from the perspective of a humbly-educated Scottish man who has lived for some time in the United States. This entertaining novel constitutes a must-have for fans and collectors of Galt's work, and it would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. John Galt (1779 - 1839) was a Scottish novelist and entrepreneur. He is famous for being the first novelist to deal with issues related to the Industrial Revolution, and is often hailed as the first Englishman to write political novels. This text was first published in 1849, and is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.