The Antiquary — Volume 01 By: Walter Scott (1771-1832) |
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In "The Antiquary — Volume 01," Walter Scott weaves a captivating tale full of mystery, intrigue, and historical detail. The characters are well-developed and engaging, drawing readers into their complex lives and relationships. Scott's vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape create a vivid setting that adds depth to the story.
The plot is intricately crafted, with twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end. The themes of love, betrayal, and redemption are explored with nuance and depth, making this more than just a typical historical novel. Scott's prose is elegant and evocative, transporting readers to another time and place with its rich imagery.
Overall, "The Antiquary — Volume 01" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and literature. Scott's expert storytelling and attention to detail make this a compelling and memorable read that will leave a lasting impression. Spines THE ANTIQUARY BY SIR WALTER SCOTT, BART. Titlepage Frontispiece CONTENTS VOLUME ONE INTRODUCTION EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION CHAPTER FIRST. CHAPTER SECOND. CHAPTER THIRD. CHAPTER FOURTH. CHAPTER FIFTH. CHAPTER SIXTH. CHAPTER SEVENTH. CHAPTER EIGHTH. CHAPTER NINTH. CHAPTER TENTH. CHAPTER ELEVENTH. CHAPTER TWELFTH. CHAPTER THIRTEENTH. CHAPTER FOURTEENTH. CHAPTER FIFTEENTH. CHAPTER SIXTEENTH. CHAPTER SEVENTEENTH. CHAPTER EIGHTEENTH. CHAPTER NINETEENTH. CHAPTER TWENTIETH. CHAPTER TWENTY FIRST. ILLUSTRATIONS Bookcover Spines Titlepage Frontispiece The Antiquary and Lovelthe Sanctum Sir Arthur and Miss Wardour The Rescue of Sir Arthur and Miss Wardour Eddie Ochiltree Visits Miss Wardour Mrs. Heukbane and Mrs. Shortcake St. Ruth (arbroath Abbey) The Ruins of St. Ruth VOLUME ONE I knew Anselmo. He was shrewd and prudent, Wisdom and cunning had their shares of him; But he was shrewish as a wayward child, And pleased again by toys which childhood please; As book of fables, graced with print of wood, Or else the jingling of a rusty medal, Or the rare melody of some old ditty, That first was sung to please King Pepin's cradle INTRODUCTION The present work completes a series of fictitious narratives, intended to illustrate the manners of Scotland at three different periods... Continue reading book >>
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