Rob Roy
About this book
A historical novel first published in 1817, this was one of the first popular novels to attempt the use of regional dialect, in this case both Scottish highland and lowland dialects with a glossary of Scottish words. The story is set immediately before the Jacobite Rising of 1715 and follows the narrator, an English merchant, to Scotland in pursuit of a debt. Here he encounters Rob Roy MacGregor, a larger-than-life character fighting for social justice for his kinsmen.
Reader Profile
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What order should I read the Waverley Novels series?
Read Rob Roy first, then follow the publication order above — Ivanhoe, then Kenilworth.
What genre is Rob Roy?
It sits on the Historical Fiction, History, Fiction shelves.
Has Rob Roy been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Rob Roy (1913).
Is Rob Roy in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Rob Roy?
The main characters include Rob Roy (1671-1734), Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832).
Where does Rob Roy take place?
It is set in Scotland, Edinburgh, Northumberland during 1689-1745.
Who wrote Rob Roy?
Sir Walter Scott.
Where can I read Rob Roy online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library
Waverley Novels — reading order
- → Rob Roy (1817) you are here
- 1 Ivanhoe (1800)
- 2 Kenilworth (1800)
“You have requested me, my dear friend, to bestow some of that leisure with which Providence has blessed the decline of my life in registering the hazards and difficulties which attended its commencement.”