Rab and his Friends

RAB.
Monument to Rab and his Friends, St Mungo's Churchyard, Penicuik

"Rab and his Friends" (1859) is a short story by Scottish writer Dr John Brown.[1] It was very popular in the 19th century and often considered John Brown's best, or at least most well known work.[2] Even though short in length it was often published as a single volume with illustrations.

The title character 'Rab' - the Lowland Scots form of 'Rob' - is "a huge mastiff" dog. He is described as being "old, grey, brindled, as big as a Highland bull", as well as being extremely loyal and loving.[1]

  1. ^ a b The Reader's Encyclopedia
  2. ^ "AUTHOR OF "RAB AND HIS FRIENDS"; Dr. John Brown's Enduring Friendship with Ruskin and Thackeray -- Interesting Letters from Them". The New York Times Saturday Review of Books. 22 February 1908. p. 103. Retrieved 10 October 2024.