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Chambers, Robert
1802
1871
Chambers, R. (Robert)
Carruthers, Robert
1799
1878
Chambers, William
1800
1883
Chambers, W. (William)
Life of Sir Walter Scott, with Abbotsford Notanda
$aUnited Kingdom :$bW. & R. Chambers,$c1871.
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"Life of Sir Walter Scott, with Abbotsford Notanda" by Robert Chambers and Robert Carruthers is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This memoir explores the life of Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland's most renowned novelists and poets, and includes insights into his residence at Abbotsford. The narrative delves into Scott's ancestry, childhood, education, literary career, and the cultural landscape of Scotland that influenced his works. At the start of this memoir, the author introduces Sir Walter Scott's family background, detailing his lineage and the significance of his Scottish heritage. It recounts his birth in Edinburgh and childhood experiences, which included formative years spent in the rural landscapes of Roxburghshire that deeply inspired his writing. The opening establishes the importance of his upbringing, including early education, health challenges, and his emerging passion for literature, setting the stage for Scott's eventual rise as a literary figure. Through an exploration of his family roots and early life, the memoir hints at the profound influence of place on Scott's identity and works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/lifeofsirwalters00cham
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Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
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