"The Ayrshire Legatees; or, The Pringle Family" is a novel by the Scottish writer John Galt, published in 1820. In this book, the author tells about the adventures of Uncle Mathieu and his nephew Francis Pringle, who, as heirs to a rich pedigree, receive an unexpected inheritance. They go on a spending spree to London, where they encounter a series of comic twists and turns. The novel is full of humor, observations on human flaws and national flavor. "The Pringle Family" is a vivid example of a British literary classic, which will bring pleasure to lovers of humorous works and adventure literature.