Waverly Novels Centenary Edition Complete 25 Volume Set

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 the usual 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. Heavier than standard book; S&H will be adjusted.

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"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 - Waverley Volume 2 - Guy Mannering Volume 3 - Antiquary Volume 4 - Rob Roy Volume 5 - Old Mortality Volume 6 - A Legend of Montrose and Black Dwarf Volume 7 - Heart of Mid-Lothian Volume 8 - Bride of Lammermoor Volume 9 - Ivanhoe Volume 10 - Monastery Volume 11 - Abbot Volume 12 - Kenilworth Volume 13 - Pirate Volume 14 - Fortunes of Nigel Volume 15- Peveril of the Peak Volume 16 - Quentin Durward Volume 17 - St Ronan's Well Volume 18 - Redgauntlet Volume 19 - Betrothed and Highland Widow Volume 20 - Talisman Volume 21 - Woodstock Volume 22 - Fair Maid of Perth Volume 23 - Anne of Geierstein Volume 24 - Count Robert of Paris Volume 25 - Castle Dangerous Surgeons Daughter