Historical Romances of the Author of Waverley V1: Ivanhoe (1822)

By Sir Walter Scott

Book Overview

Historical Romances Of The Author Of Waverley V1: Ivanhoe (1822) is a classic novel by Walter Scott, one of the most celebrated writers of historical fiction in the English language. The book is the first volume in a series of historical romances written by Scott, and it centers around the story of Ivanhoe, a young Saxon knight who returns from the Crusades to find his homeland in turmoil. Set in 12th century England, the novel explores themes of chivalry, honor, and the clash of cultures between the Normans and the Saxons. Ivanhoe is a thrilling adventure story that features memorable characters, including the brave knight himself, the beautiful Lady Rowena, the cunning Prince John, and the legendary Robin Hood. With its vivid descriptions of medieval life and its timeless themes of love, loyalty, and heroism, Historical Romances Of The Author Of Waverley V1: Ivanhoe is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164671294
• ISBN13: 9781164671299
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"