02222cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000550011724500150017226400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033749000220037350000310039550800260042652011680045253400450162065300490166565300520171470000240176683000220179085600430181299900170185542289UtSlPG20260610133952.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDAaPR1 aCrockett, W. S.q(William Shillinglaw),d1866-194510aAbbotsford 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aBeautiful Britain  aRelease date is 2013-03-09  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Abbotsford" by W. S. Crockett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and legacy of Sir Walter Scott, particularly focusing on his iconic home, Abbotsford, located in the Scottish Borders. It delves into Scott's deep connection to the Border Country, his literary contributions, and the architectural evolution of Abbotsford itself.  The narrative unfolds in several chapters, beginning with Scott's arrival at the site of Abbotsford, where he dreamed of creating his own estate, and continuing through the construction and embellishment of the property. Crockett describes Scott's life at Abbotsford during its glorious years, filled with literary success and social gatherings, as well as the eventual decline and hardships he faced. The book highlights Scott's passion for tree planting, his close relationships with friends and servants, and the profound impact of his work on Scottish literature and landscape. As Scott’s fortunes wane, the text also reflects on Abbotsford as a shrine to his memory, capturing the blend of joy and tragedy in his life and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScott, Walter, 1771-1832 -- Homes and haunts  aAbbotsford (Scotland) -- Description and travel1 aSmith, William, Jr. 0aBeautiful Britain40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42289  c83128d83128