Waverley; Or: 'Tis Sixty Years Since
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Sir Walter Scott
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Heritage Press, 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Heritage Press Sandglass laid in.
Sir Walter Scott's "Waverley; Or: 'Tis Sixty Years Since" is a foundational work of historical fiction, widely considered the first true historical novel. Set against the backdrop of the 1745 Jacobite Rising, it chronicles the journey of Edward Waverley, a young English gentleman whose romantic ideals and naive curiosity lead him into the heart of the Scottish Highlands and the tumultuous conflict between the Hanoverian government and the Stuart cause. The novel masterfully intertwines personal adventure with grand historical events, presenting a vivid portrayal of 18th-century Scottish society, its customs, and the clash of cultures. It captures the spirit of a nation grappling with its identity, offering both thrilling escapades and poignant reflections on loyalty, tradition, and change.
Author: Sir Walter Scott
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Heritage Press, 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Heritage Press Sandglass laid in.
Sir Walter Scott's "Waverley; Or: 'Tis Sixty Years Since" is a foundational work of historical fiction, widely considered the first true historical novel. Set against the backdrop of the 1745 Jacobite Rising, it chronicles the journey of Edward Waverley, a young English gentleman whose romantic ideals and naive curiosity lead him into the heart of the Scottish Highlands and the tumultuous conflict between the Hanoverian government and the Stuart cause. The novel masterfully intertwines personal adventure with grand historical events, presenting a vivid portrayal of 18th-century Scottish society, its customs, and the clash of cultures. It captures the spirit of a nation grappling with its identity, offering both thrilling escapades and poignant reflections on loyalty, tradition, and change.