Wandering Willie's Tale

By Sir Walter Scott

Book Overview

Wandering Willie's Tale is a short story written by Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish historical novelist and poet. The story is set in the 18th century and is narrated by an old man named Wandering Willie. The tale is part of Scott's novel, Redgauntlet, and is often considered to be a standalone work due to its popularity.The story is about the adventures of a young man named Peter Peebles, who is a lawyer from Edinburgh. Peter is sent to the Scottish borders to collect a debt from a wealthy landowner named Sir Robert Redgauntlet. However, when Peter arrives, he finds that Sir Robert is a Jacobite, a supporter of the exiled Stuart dynasty, and is involved in a plot to overthrow the British government.As Peter becomes more embroiled in the plot, he learns about the history of the Jacobite rebellion and the struggles of the Scottish people. He also becomes fascinated by Sir Robert's daughter, who is a staunch Jacobite and a skilled musician.Wandering Willie's Tale is a complex and multi-layered story that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and political intrigue. It is a vivid portrayal of 18th-century Scotland and is filled with colorful characters, vivid descriptions, and memorable scenes. The story is considered to be one of Scott's finest works and is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history and literature.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Stories by English Authors Scotland, by Sir Walter Scott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417900334.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: 1425474314
• ISBN13: 9781425474317
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"