The Tinker and the Student is the second volume of David Campbell's biography of acclaimed Scottish storyteller Duncan Williamson. This volume chronicles Williamson's life from the time he met his second wife, the young American student Linda Jane Headlee, until his death in November 2007. Campbell recounts how Linda played a pivotal role in bringing Williamson's stories out of the travelling world to the wider community, and in doing so shows the impact that Williamson made on the lives of the people he came into contact with.

About the Author

David Campbell was born in Edinburgh and spent his childhood in the story-and song-rich North-East of Scotland where he acquired a lifelong passion for poetry and the power of the spoken word. He then worked with BBC Radio Scotland for many years devising, scripting and directing a wide variety of radio programmes. He has also reviewed books and drama extensively in the Scottish press and has published poems and short stories in Scottish literary magazines. He is widely regarded as one of Scotland's finest storytellers as a popular ambassador of Scottish lore and literature, he has toured worldwide with his repertoire of talks and stories.

Reviews

David Campbell opens the door to a world crammed with anecdotes, folklore and memories. SCOTS MAGAZINE on A Traveller In Two Worlds

The second part of A Traveller in Two Worlds, this book completes David Campbell's life of a man who loved a good story more than life itself, and who always told it from the heart. EDINBURGH LIFE

This second volume, candid and touching, the best kind of memoir.. SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY

Book Information
ISBN 9781908373328
Author David Campbell
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint Luath Press Ltd
Publisher Luath Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 450g
Dimensions(mm) 242mm * 162mm * 20mm