Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...

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"Edward Waverley is a young, cultured man whose sensibilities lead to his involvement in the Jacobite Rising of 1745. In his journey into Scotland, down to Derby, and back up again he explores the cultural and political geography of Great Britain." "Waverley; or, 'tis Sixty Years Since was Scott's first novel, but like its final chapter, 'A Postscript, which should have been a Preface', it appears as one of the last in this series, so that the full weight of experience gained from editing Scott's fiction can be brought to understanding his most influential novel, the one which gave its name to the Waverley Novels. To this edition, P.D. Garside brings new insights and new information, and he establishes a text which is significantly different from its predecessors."--Jacket.

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3.4/5 · 6256 readers · 669 pages · ≈ 12 h 23 m · Demanding

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How many pages is Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...?

669 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...669

What genre is Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...?

It sits on the Historical Fiction, History, Fiction shelves.

Is Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ... in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...?

The main characters include Walter Scott Sir (1771-1832), Walter, Sir, 1771-1832 Scott, Walter Scott (1771-1832).

Where does Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ... take place?

It is set in Scotland during 18th century.

Who wrote Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...?

Sir Walter Scott.

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It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Setting Scotland Time period 18th century Characters Walter Scott Sir (1771-1832)Walter, Sir, 1771-1832 ScottWalter Scott (1771-1832)
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