"Life of Sir Walter Scott, with Abbotsford Notanda" by Robert Chambers is a biography from the 1800s that recounts the life of Sir Walter Scott, a famous Scottish writer, and his home, Abbotsford. The story begins by tracing Scott's family history and Scottish roots. It describes his early years in Edinburgh and the countryside of Roxburghshire, highlighting how these places sparked his love for writing. His education, health issues, and growing interest in books are shown as key parts of what made him a writer. The early chapters emphasize how Scott's background shaped him and his future work.
Life of Sir Walter Scott, with Abbotsford Notanda
By Robert Chambers
Discover the remarkable journey of a celebrated Scottish author, from his ancestral roots and childhood inspirations to his rise as a literary icon and the legacy of his beloved Abbotsford estate.
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About the AuthorRobert Chambers was a Scottish publisher, geologist, evolutionary thinker, author and journal editor who, like his elder brother and business partner William Chambers, was highly influential in mid-19th-century scientific and political circles.
Robert Chambers was a Scottish publisher, geologist, evolutionary thinker, author and journal editor who, like his elder brother and business partner William Chambers, was highly influential in mid-19th-century scientific and political circles.
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