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Title: A Legend of Montrose
Note: Waverley novel
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Summary: "A Legend of Montrose" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of loyalty, feuds, and the tumultuous landscape of Scotland during the Civil War period, with a particular focus on the conflict involving the nobleman John Lord Kilpont and the assassin James Stewart of Ardvoirlich. At the start of the story, the author sets the stage by delving into the dark history of family feuds in Scotland, emphasizing a significant event from the reign of James IV, where the Drummonds and Murrays clashed violently. The narrative then transitions to the figure of James Stewart of Ardvoirlich, who is described as a strong, tempestuous character connected to the downfall of Lord Kilpont, presenting a tale that intertwines personal conflicts with larger national issues. The opening chapters introduce key themes of betrayal and the rightful claims of nobility, signifying the mix of historical authenticity and dramatic character exploration that Scott aims to present in his novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
EBook No.: 1461
Published: Feb 15, 2006
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Montrose, James Graham, Marquis of, 1612-1650 -- Fiction
Subject: Scotland -- History -- Charles I, 1625-1649 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Legend of Montrose
Note: Waverley novel
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Summary: "A Legend of Montrose" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of loyalty, feuds, and the tumultuous landscape of Scotland during the Civil War period, with a particular focus on the conflict involving the nobleman John Lord Kilpont and the assassin James Stewart of Ardvoirlich. At the start of the story, the author sets the stage by delving into the dark history of family feuds in Scotland, emphasizing a significant event from the reign of James IV, where the Drummonds and Murrays clashed violently. The narrative then transitions to the figure of James Stewart of Ardvoirlich, who is described as a strong, tempestuous character connected to the downfall of Lord Kilpont, presenting a tale that intertwines personal conflicts with larger national issues. The opening chapters introduce key themes of betrayal and the rightful claims of nobility, signifying the mix of historical authenticity and dramatic character exploration that Scott aims to present in his novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
EBook No.: 1461
Published: Feb 15, 2006
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Montrose, James Graham, Marquis of, 1612-1650 -- Fiction
Subject: Scotland -- History -- Charles I, 1625-1649 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.