Waverly Novels Centenary Edition Complete 25 Volume Set by Sir Walter Scott 1871

Description: Hardcover green faux leather with leather corners and spine, six compartments with five raised bands, gilt titling. Condition Very Good Issued with NO Dust Jacket. Centenary edition 1871. Tight, square copies with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Marbled end papers and edges. Books Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Pages are lightly toned with minor signs of wear and/or age. Volumes 2, 4, 5, 12, 20, 21 & 24 have small spine cracks. Illustrated frontispiece for each novel. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. Happy to provide additional photos and answer any questions about this consignment set. Please inquire. "Waverley Novels Centenary Edition" is a collection of novels written by Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Centenary Edition was published to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his first novel "Waverley" published anonymously in 1814, which is considered the first historical novel in the English language. This edition includes all of Scott's novels, including "Waverley," "Rob Roy," "Ivanhoe," "The Heart of Midlothian," "The Bride of Lammermoor," and many others. These novels are set in different historical periods, from the medieval era to the Jacobite Rising of 1745, and they are all characterized by their vivid descriptions of historical events and their colorful and memorable characters. Scott's writing style is characterized by his ability to create a sense of historical authenticity, using detailed descriptions of customs, manners, and landscapes, as well as a rich and evocative prose. He also provides a great insight into the social and political issues of the time, and his novels are considered a valuable source of historical information. This edition of Scott's novels is considered a classic of English literature and it's a great resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Scotland and the British Isles. It's also great for readers who enjoy historical fiction and adventure stories, as Scott's novels are full of action, romance and intrigue. Volume 1 - WaverleyVolume 2 - Guy ManneringVolume 3 - AntiquaryVolume 4 - Rob RoyVolume 5 - Old MortalityVolume 6 - A Legend of Montrose and Black DwarfVolume 7 - Heart of Mid-LothianVolume 8 - Bride of LammermoorVolume 9 - IvanhoeVolume 10 - MonasteryVolume 11 - AbbotVolume 12 - KenilworthVolume 13 - PirateVolume 14 - Fortunes of NigelVolume 15- Peveril of the PeakVolume 16 - Quentin DurwardVolume 17 - St Ronan's WellVolume 18 - RedgauntletVolume 19 - Betrothed and Highland WidowVolume 20 - TalismanVolume 21 - WoodstockVolume 22 - Fair Maid of PerthVolume 23 - Anne of GeiersteinVolume 24 - Count Robert of ParisVolume 25 - Castle Dangerous Surgeons Daughter

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