Red Cap Tales, Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North
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| Author | Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford), 1860-1914 |
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| Author | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
| LoC No. | 04025381 |
| Title | Red Cap Tales, Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Red cap tales from "Waverley" -- Red cap tales from "Guy Mannering" -- Red cap tales from "Rob Roy" -- Red cap tales from "The antiquary." |
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| Summary | "Red Cap Tales, Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North" by S. R. Crockett is a collection of retellings of classic stories, primarily from the works of Sir Walter Scott, written in the early 20th century. The book seeks to engage a new generation of readers, particularly children, by recounting tales from Scottish history and folklore in a more accessible and entertaining manner. It is introduced through a personal narrative that reflects the author's desire to reawaken interest in Scott's original works. At the start of the collection, the narrator recounts a visit to Dryburgh Abbey with four children who are skeptical of reading Scott's novels. Their whimsical discussions reveal their struggle to connect with the literature of the past, leading the narrator to offer a series of stories drawn from Scott's works to intrigue their imaginations. This introduction sets the stage for an assortment of stories featuring Captain Edward Waverley, enchanting castles, and various characters woven into the tapestry of Scottish history. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of adventure, identity, and personal connections to the legends of Scotland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 -- Adaptations |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22656 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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