Rob Roy: The Works of Sir Walter Scott (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161412833)

Rob Roy is a classic novel written by Sir Walter Scott. This book is part of a larger collection of works by the author and features the story of a Scottish outlaw named Rob Roy MacGregor. The novel is set in the 18th century and follows the life of Rob Roy as he navigates the tumultuous political and social landscape of Scotland during this time. The story is full of adventure, romance, and intrigue, as Rob Roy becomes embroiled in a conflict with a powerful Englishman who seeks to destroy him and his family. Along the way, Rob Roy must use his wit and cunning to outsmart his enemies and protect his loved ones. This book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and Scottish literature, and it remains one of Sir Walter Scott's most beloved works.1905. Sir Walter Scott was a master of diverse talents. He was a man of letters, a dedicated historian and historiographer, a well-read translator of foreign texts, and a talented poet. Deriving most of his material from his native Scotland, its history and its legends, Scott invented and mastered what we know today as the historical novel. Rob Roy follows the adventures of a businessman's son, Frank Osbaldistone, who is sent to Scotland and finds himself drawn to the powerful, enigmatic figure of Rob Roy MacGregor, the romantic outlaw who fights for justice and dignity for the Scots. This is an incomparable portrait of the haunted Highlands and Scotland's glorious past. See the many other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: Walter Scott
ISBN-10: 1161412832
ISBN-13: 9781161412833
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 600
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.75lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.31d