In "Cleg Kelly, Arab of the City: His Progress and Adventures," S. R. Crockett weaves a vivid tapestry of urban life in early 20th-century Scotland, focusing on the misadventures of a young street urchin named Cleg Kelly. Crockett'Äôs narrative style is characterized by its rich, colloquial dialogue and a keen sense of local color, immersing readers in the social dynamics and cultural nuances of t...