Waverley (Two-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Sir Walter Scott
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the 1745 Jacobite Rising, Waverley chronicles the journey of Edward Waverley, a young English officer whose romantic ideals clash with the harsh realities of war and political intrigue. This foundational historical novel masterfully intertwines personal development with grand historical events, presenting a vivid tableau of Scottish Highland culture and the complexities of loyalty. Scott’s narrative illustrates the profound impact of historical forces on individual destinies, capturing the spirit of a nation in flux. The prose, rich with detail and dramatic tension, transports readers to a pivotal moment in British history, offering both adventure and a nuanced examination of identity and allegiance.
Author: Sir Walter Scott
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the 1745 Jacobite Rising, Waverley chronicles the journey of Edward Waverley, a young English officer whose romantic ideals clash with the harsh realities of war and political intrigue. This foundational historical novel masterfully intertwines personal development with grand historical events, presenting a vivid tableau of Scottish Highland culture and the complexities of loyalty. Scott’s narrative illustrates the profound impact of historical forces on individual destinies, capturing the spirit of a nation in flux. The prose, rich with detail and dramatic tension, transports readers to a pivotal moment in British history, offering both adventure and a nuanced examination of identity and allegiance.