Waverley; Volume II

By Walter Scott

Book Overview

Waverley V2 is the second volume of the classic novel series written by Sir Walter Scott. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the life of the protagonist Edward Waverley, a young Englishman who travels to Scotland to stay with his uncle. While there, he becomes embroiled in the Jacobite rising of 1745, which was a rebellion against the British government. Waverley falls in love with a Highland girl named Flora Mac-Ivor, who is a supporter of the Jacobite cause. The novel explores themes of loyalty, love, and political intrigue as Waverley is torn between his love for Flora and his loyalty to his country. This volume continues the story from where the first volume left off and follows Waverley's adventures as he becomes more deeply involved in the rebellion. The novel is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of historical fiction and has been praised for its vivid portrayal of Scottish culture and history.Waverley walked forward out of the line to satisfy his curiosity, and soon observed five or six of the troopers who, covered with dust, had galloped in to announce that the enemy were in full march westward along the coast. Passing still a little farther on, he was struck with a groan which issued from a hovel. He approached the spot, and heard a voice, in the provincial English of his native county, which endeavoured, though frequently interrupted by pain, to repeat the Lord's Prayer.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: 1419193295
• ISBN13: 9781419193293
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.6" x 9.2"