The Geddie, John 1848-1937 creator Haslehust, E. W. 1866-1949 text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Scott Country" by John Geddie is a descriptive account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a guide to the landscapes, historical sites, and cultural heritage associated with the renowned Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. Geddie intricately weaves together the geography and history of this celebrated region, which is deeply tied to Scott's literary legacy. In "The Scott Country," Geddie takes readers on a journey through the landscapes that inspired Walter Scott's stories and poetry. The narrative highlights various locations such as Abbotsford, Melrose Abbey, Kelso, and Dryburgh, illustrating their significance to both Scott's life and the broader historical context of Scotland. Geddie captures the enchantment of the Borderland, discussing its rich tapestry of legends, battles, and natural beauty. Through vivid descriptions and historical anecdotes, he paints a portrait of a region where fiction and reality intertwine, inviting readers to explore the deeply rooted connections between Scott's works and the land itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-06-15 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Description and travel Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 -- Homes and haunts -- Scotland -- Scottish Borders Authors, Scottish -- Homes and haunts -- Scotland -- Scottish Borders Literary landmarks -- Scotland -- Scottish Borders Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Intellectual life PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52345 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52345 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134215.0 52345