Synopsis

The first and illegitimate child of Robert Burns was Elizabeth Burns, his Dear Bought Bess. The poet loved and worshipped his daughter in life and in verse.The truth is revealed behind Robert Burns' first love affair. The facts are contained in this rural Scottish story of each generation since her birth to the present day.Brought to print from the treasured memory of Mima Caldwell (1878-1968)by her grandson Miller Caldwell after he rescued his late father's manuscript. This work is rare indeed. Thou’s welcome, Wean! Mishanter fa’me If thoughts o thee, or yet thy mammie, Shall ever daunton me or awe me My sweet wee lady, Or if I blush when thou shalt ca’me Tyta or daddie! …Gude grant thou may ay inherit (God) Thy mither’s looks an’ graceful merit, And thy poor, worthless daddie’s spirit, Without his failings! ‘Twill please me mair to see thee heir it, Than stocket mailens (well stocked farms) Whatever failings led to her birth, Elizabeth Burns’ life was treasured, making its own mark on subsequent generations to the present day. This is their story carefully captured before it was lost forever. They were the descendants of Robert Burns and his first child. They are the Poet’s Progeny.

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