Waverley or 'Tis Sixty Years Since (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163636671)

Waverley Or �������Tis Sixty Years Since is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott. The novel was first published in 1814 and is set in Scotland during the Jacobite uprising of 1745. The story revolves around the life of Edward Waverley, a young Englishman who is sent to Scotland to stay with his uncle. While there, he becomes involved with the Jacobite cause and falls in love with a beautiful Scottish girl named Flora Mac-Ivor. The novel follows Edward's journey as he navigates the political and social tensions of the time, torn between his loyalty to England and his growing affection for Scotland and its people. Along the way, he meets a host of colorful characters, including the infamous Highland warrior Fergus Mac-Ivor, Flora's brother, and the cunning and manipulative Baron Bradwardine. Waverley Or �������Tis Sixty Years Since is a vivid and engaging portrayal of Scotland's history and culture during a tumultuous period. It is widely regarded as one of Scott's greatest works and a masterpiece of historical fiction. The novel's themes of loyalty, love, and patriotism continue to resonate with readers today, making it a timeless classic of English literature.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: 1163636673
ISBN-13: 9781163636671
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 508
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.02d