"Chronicles of the Canongate, 1st Series" by Sir Walter Scott is a compilation of stories set in early 1800s Scotland, using fiction to explore the country's past and legends and evoke the feel of Scottish tradition. The book begins with Mr. Chrystal Croftangry, a Scottish man who shares the story of his life and the mistakes he made; his story gives the book a thoughtful and personal feel. Croftangry's story talks about his past mistakes with money, while he shows how deeply he loves the culture of Scotland; the beginning reflects on who people are, community, and being a writer; it also gives hints about stories to come that will show both old and new parts of Scottish life.
Chronicles of the Canongate, 1st Series
By Walter Scott
Venture into Scotland's rich history and folklore through captivating tales of identity, community, and personal reflection.
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1999-07-01
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About the AuthorSir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, was a British novelist, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European and Scottish literature, notably the novels Ivanhoe (1819), Rob Roy (1817), Waverley (1814), Old Mortality (1816), The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818), and The Bride of Lammermoor (1819), along with the narrative poems Marmion (1808) and The Lady of the Lake (1810). He had a major impact on European and American literature.
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, was a British novelist, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European and Scottish literature, notably the novels Ivanhoe (1819), Rob Roy (1817), Waverley (1814), Old Mortality (1816), The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818), and The Bride of Lammermoor (1819), along with the narrative poems Marmion (1808) and The Lady of the Lake (1810). He had a major impact on European and American literature.
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