{"product_id":"abbotsford-and-sir-walter-scott-george-king-matthews-9781164557814","title":"Abbotsford And Sir Walter Scott (1854)","description":"Abbotsford and Sir Walter Scott is a book written by George King Matthews and first published in 1854. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Sir Walter Scott, one of the most celebrated writers in Scottish literary history. It focuses on Scott's home, Abbotsford, which he designed and built himself, and which became a symbol of his literary and cultural legacy.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Scott's life and work. The first chapter provides an overview of Scott's life, from his early years in Edinburgh to his rise to literary fame. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into Scott's literary output, including his novels, poems, and plays. The book also explores Scott's relationships with his contemporaries, including other writers and artists.The central focus of the book is Abbotsford, Scott's home in the Scottish Borders. The book describes the house in detail, including its design, construction, and decoration. It also explores the role of Abbotsford in Scott's life and work, and the ways in which the house became a symbol of Scottish identity and culture.Overall, Abbotsford and Sir Walter Scott is a fascinating and detailed exploration of one of Scotland's most iconic literary figures. It provides a valuable insight into Scott's life and work, as well as the cultural and historical context in which he lived. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature, history, or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e George King Matthews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1164557815\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781164557814\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 258\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d","brand":"George King Matthews","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48799923470591,"sku":"9781164557814","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/abbotsford-and-sir-walter-scott-george-king-matthews-9781164557814","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}