Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Waverly Novels: Black Dwarf. Old Mortality I

Waverly Novels: Black Dwarf. Old Mortality I

Scott, Walter

Paperback

Literary CriticismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1248531515
ISBN13: 9781248531518
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Apr 13 2012
Pages: 378
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Two novels from Sir Walter Scott's Waverly Novels series in one volume: The Black Dwarf and Old Mortality, Volume I. The Black Dwarf is a tale of mystery and superstition set in the Scottish Borders. A mysterious figure, known only as the Black Dwarf, lives in the desolate mountains and inspires terror in the local villagers. When a young woman is threatened with a forced marriage, the Black Dwarf intervenes, revealing his true identity and a tragic past. Old Mortality revolves around the religious and political conflicts of 17th-century Scotland. The story focuses on the Covenanters, a group of Presbyterian rebels who fought for religious freedom against the Stuart monarchy. Henry Morton, a young landowner, becomes embroiled in the conflict and finds himself caught between the warring factions. These novels exemplify Scott's skill in blending historical events with compelling characters and dramatic narratives, offering readers a vivid glimpse into Scotland's past.

33 different editions

Also available

Also in

General World History

View All