Abbotsford And Sir Walter Scott (1854) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436941853)

Abbotsford and Sir Walter Scott is a book written by George King Matthews and originally published in 1854. The book is a biographical and historical account of the life of Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish novelist, poet, and historian. Matthews focuses on Scott's home, Abbotsford, which he built in the Scottish Borders and where he spent the last years of his life.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores different aspects of Scott's life and Abbotsford. Matthews begins by providing a brief biography of Scott, including his childhood and early career as a lawyer. He then describes how Scott came to build Abbotsford, and the various additions and renovations he made to the property over the years.Matthews also provides a detailed account of the many famous visitors who came to Abbotsford during Scott's lifetime, including Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. He describes the various rooms in the house and the many treasures that Scott collected over the years, including books, manuscripts, and artwork.In addition to the history of Abbotsford and Scott's life, Matthews also includes several chapters on the surrounding area, including the town of Melrose and the nearby ruins of Melrose Abbey. He also includes a chapter on the Battle of Waterloo, which Scott wrote about in his famous novel, Waverley.Overall, Abbotsford and Sir Walter Scott is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life of one of Scotland's most famous writers, as well as the history of his beloved home, Abbotsford. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, literature, or architecture.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.

Author: George King Matthews
ISBN-10: 1436941857
ISBN-13: 9781436941853
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 260
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d