Chronicles of the Canongate, 1st Series: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Chronicles of the Canongate, 1st Series is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Scott, Walter (1771–1832).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Chronicles of the Canongate, 1st Series" by Walter Scott is a collection of stories published in 1827. The work emerges from Scott's financial ruin, offering shorter tales framed by the narrator Chrystal Croftangry's experiences in Edinburgh's Canongate. The collection includes stories of Highland life and honor, including "The Highland Widow," about a mother's fierce determination to preserve her outlaw husband's legacy, and "The Two Drovers," exploring conflicts between cultures. These diverse narratives blend personal history with dramatic tales of Scotland's past.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Chronicles of the Canongate, 1st Series
- Author credits: Scott, Walter (1771–1832)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
- Scots -- Foreign countries -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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