Download or read book Scott and Scotland Or Historical and Romantic Illustrations of Scottish History Classic Reprint written by H. I. Stevens and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2019-01-21 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Scott and Scotland, or Historical and Romantic Illustrations of Scottish History As we have a great aversion to read a preface ourselves, so is it much against our will that we impose the task upon others. If a book be bad, a preface, however finely it may be written, will not improve it; and if the book be good, it needs nothing, save its own contents, to recommend it. However, it is the fashion to have a preface, and a book which wanted it would be incomplete; and therefore is it that one is prefixed to this. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Scott and Scotland written by Henry John Stevens and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book Scott Scotland Or Historical and Romantic Illustrations of Scottish History written by Henry John Stevens and published by . This book was released on 1835 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scott Scotland written by H. I. Stevens (Publisher.) and published by . This book was released on 1845* with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scott and Scotland Or Historical and Romantic Illustrations of Scottish Story With Steel Engravings written by h. i Stevens (and STEVENS (A.) Publisher.) and published by . This book was released on 1845* with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scott Scotland written by A. Stevens and published by . This book was released on 1845 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scott and Scotland Or Historical and Romantic Illustrations of Scottish Story written by H. I. Stevens and published by . This book was released on 1845 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales of a Grandfather written by Walter Scott and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-02 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Tales of a Grandfather: Being the History of Scotland, From the Earliest Period to the Close of the Reign of James the Fifth The present work has been slightly abridged by the omission of detailed descriptions of some of the more barbarous cruelties of those times and other unimportant matter. The story unimpaired has been given in Scott's own language. History forms an important part in the plan of "Classics for Children," as outlined in the Introduction to "The Lady of the Lake." It is not proposed, however, to inflict upon the children any selections from the various epitomes now in general use. We remember too well the sixteen hours per week given to "Weber's Outlines of Universal History" as among the most dreary and unsatisfactory of our school-days. The study of such anatomical manuals is about as well calculated to create an interest in historical research, as the study of "Webster's Unabridged Dictionary" to inspire a love for English literature. The time allotted for school work is not adequate to complete the cycle of all the events since the creation; and, were it otherwise, a great majority of them would have little value as educational forces. It is not necessary that we should know every little circumstance happening between he great epochs. Sequence of time has played too important a part in historical works. We have been so busy counting the milestones of each days march, that we have lost sight of the great armies struggling along the way. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Magic of Scotland 70 Scottish Historical Novels Adventure Classics Romance Novels written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 15242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook collection has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped Catriona Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale Weir of Hermiston Walter Scott: Waverley Guy Mannering The Antiquary Rob Roy Ivanhoe Kenilworth The Pirate The Fortunes of Nigel Peveril of the Peak Quentin Durward St. Ronan's Well Redgauntlet Woodstock The Fair Maid of Perth Anne of Geierstein Old Mortality The Black Dwarf The Heart of Midlothian The Bride of Lammermoor A Legend of Montrose Count Robert of Paris Castle Dangerous The Monastery The Abbot The Betrothed The Talisman John Buchan: The Thirty-Nine Steps The Three Hostages Huntingtower Castle Gay The Power-House John Macnab Sir Quixote of the Moors John Burnet of Barns A Lost Lady of Old Years The Half-Hearted Salute to Adventurers Midwinter Witch Wood The Free Fishers Anna Buchan: Olivia in India The Setons Penny Plain Ann and Her Mother Pink Sugar The Proper Place The Day of Small Things Priorsford Taken by the Hand Jane's Parlour The House That Is Our Own George MacDonald: David Elginbrod Alec Forbes of Howglen Robert Falconer Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood What's Mine's Mine The Elect Lady Heather and Snow Salted with Fire Malcolm The Marquis of Lossie Sir Gibbie Donal Grant J. M. Barrie: Auld Licht Idylls A Window in Thrums The Little Minister Sentimental Tommy Tommy and Grizel
Download or read book A History Book for Scots written by Walter Bower and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Riveting selections from a 15-century account of Scottish history, one of Scotland’s national treasures. Writing on a small island in the Firth of Forth in the 1440s, Walter Bower set out to tell the whole story of the Scottish nation in a single huge book, the Scotichronicon— “a history book for Scots.” It begins with the mythical voyage of Scota, the Pharaoh’s daughter, from Egypt with the Stone of Destiny. The land that her sons discovered in the Western Ocean was named after her: Scotland. It then describes the turbulent events that followed, among them the wars of the Scots and the Picts (begun by a quarrel over a dog); the poisoning of King Fergus by his wife; Macbeth’s usurpation and uneasy reign; the good deeds of Margaret, queen and saint; Bruce’s murder of the Red Comyn; the founding of Scotland’s first university at St. Andrews; the “Burnt Candlemas;” and the endless troubles between Scotland and England. Weaving in and out of the events of Bower’s factual history are other subjects that fascinated him: harrowing visions of hell and purgatory, extraordinary miracles; the exploits of knights and beggars, merchants and monks; the ravages of flood and fire; the terrors of the plague; and the answers to such puzzling questions as what makes a good king, and why Englishmen have tails. This monumental work, in which the original Latin text appears side by side with a translation in modern English, was completed in 1998. It includes an introduction and notes that guide the reader through the complexities of Bower’s history and its background.
Download or read book The Scottish Chiefs a Romance written by Jane Porter and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Waverly Novels written by Walter Scott and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of novels by Walter Scott includes some of his most famous works, including 'Ivanhoe', 'Rob Roy', and 'The Lady of the Lake'. Set against the backdrop of Scottish history and legend, these stories are filled with adventure, romance, and political intrigue, and have captured the imaginations of readers for generations. This edition includes all of the original illustrations and is a must-have for any fan of classic literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border Vol 3 written by Walter Scott and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Vol. 3: Consisting of Historical and Romantic Ballads, Collected in the Southern Counties of Scotland; With a Few of Modern Date, Founded Upon Local Tradition; Part Second-Continued, Romantic Ballads On a Visit paid the Ruins of Melrose Abbey by the Countess of Dalkeith, and her Son, Lord Scott. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
