Rob Roy: The Works of Sir Walter Scott (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162632001)

Rob Roy: The Works of Sir Walter Scott is a novel written by Sir Walter Scott. The book tells the story of Rob Roy MacGregor, a Scottish folk hero and outlaw who lived in the 18th century. The novel is set in the Scottish Highlands and follows the adventures of the protagonist as he battles against the English authorities and tries to protect his family and clan. The book is filled with action, adventure, and romance, and is considered one of Scott's most popular works. The story is told through a series of letters, journal entries, and first-person accounts, which give the reader a unique perspective on the events and characters in the novel. Overall, Rob Roy: The Works of Sir Walter Scott is a thrilling and engaging read that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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: 1162632003
ISBN-13: 9781162632001
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 600
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.24lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.21d