""The Last of the Lairds: Or The Life and Opinions of Malachi Mailings, of Auldbiggings"" is a novel written by Scottish author John Galt in 1827. The book follows the story of Malachi Mailings, the last laird of Auldbiggings, a small Scottish town. As the last of his family line, Malachi is faced with the challenge of preserving his family's legacy and navigating the changing social and economic landscape of Scotland during the early 19th century...