Crockett, W. S. (William Shillinglaw) 1866-1945 creator Smith, William, Jr. text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Abbotsford" by W. S. Crockett is a descriptive account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the renowned home of Sir Walter Scott, capturing its historical and architectural significance as well as Scott's personal connection to the Scottish Borders. It presents insights into Scott's life, his literary contributions, and the enduring allure of Abbotsford for visitors and literary pilgrims alike. The opening of "Abbotsford" introduces the reader to Scott's legacy and the homage paid to his residence, emphasizing the deep-rooted affection people have for this literary shrine. Crockett reflects on the location's historical background and Scott's lifelong relationship with the Border country, suggesting these elements contribute to Abbotsford's allure. It also discusses the popularity of Abbotsford as a spectacle, noting the thousands of visitors it attracts annually, while hinting at the nostalgia and reverence associated with Scott's life and works. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-06-22 Produced by Giovanni Fini, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Abbotsford (Scotland) Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 -- Homes and haunts DA PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46068 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46068 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134046.0 46068