Scott, Walter
Waverley
- ISBN 13:
- 9781420968194
- author:
- Scott, Walter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- digireads
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 418
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 2.4 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Waverley, Sir Walter Scott's first novel, is set against the backdrop of Scotland in 1745, amidst the Jacobite uprising. Against this turbulent landscape, a young English officer named Edward Waverley finds himself drawn into the conflict, torn between his loyalty to the Hanoverian army and his growing feelings for two women: Rose, the daughter of Baron Bradwardine, and Flora Mac-Ivor, sister to Chieftain Fergus. As Waverley navigates this treacherous world, Scott draws on his own childhood memories and exhaustive historical research to recreate a bygone era. The result is a tale that combines beautiful descriptions of Scotland's natural scenery with thrilling accounts of battle and danger. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, ensuring the book remains in excellent condition for years to come. With its moving and inspiring narrative, Waverley continues to entertain and educate readers two centuries after its initial publication.
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