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100 1 _aScott, Walter,
_d1771-1832
245 1 0 _aWaverley
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waverley_(novel)
500 _aRelease date is 2025-04-21
508 _aNico Winkel and Jeroen Hellingman for Project Gutenberg
520 _a"Waverley: Of zestig jaar geleden" by Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The likely topic of the book centers on Edward Waverley, a young Englishman whose upbringing, personal development, and allegiances become intertwined with the political and social unrest between the Jacobites and the Hanoverian government in Britain. As a work of historical fiction, the novel promises to explore themes of loyalty, identity, and the clash of old and new ways in a period marked by rebellion and change. The opening of the novel provides context for the events that inspired the story, referencing actual moments from the Jacobite uprisings and the complex interplay of honor, mercy, and animosity between opposing factions. The preface addresses the author's anonymity and discusses the intent to present an authentic portrayal of Scottish customs, defending the nuanced depiction of Highlanders. The narrative then shifts to introduce the Waverley family, with a particular focus on Edward's background: his divided family allegiances, his education marked by both privilege and disorder, and his tendency for romantic daydreaming over practical pursuits. Early chapters immerse the reader in Edward's character formation—torn between two relatives, surrounded by family history, and influenced by stories of heroism—setting the stage for how his personality and ideals will shape his journey in a tumultuous era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLeiden: S C. van Doesburgh / IJkema & Van Gijn, 1872
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aScotland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
653 _aJacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746 -- Fiction
700 1 _aLindo, M. P.
_q(Mark Prager),
_d1819-1877
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75933
999 _c116658
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