Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Scott, Walter (1771–1832).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1814. A young English gentleman receives a commission in a Scottish regiment on the eve of the Jacobite rising of 1745. During leave, he discovers his host supports the exiled Jacobite prince, forcing him to choose between loyalty to the Crown and admiration for the rebels' romantic cause. His honorable conduct earns him allies on both sides as the uprising unfolds toward its inevitable conclusion.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since
- Author credits: Scott, Walter (1771–1832)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Historical fiction
- Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746 -- Fiction
- Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Historical Fiction
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