Project Gutenberg 2004-08-22 Public domain in the USA. 238 Scott, Walter 1771 1832 Scott, Sir Walter Malagrowther, Malachi Cleishbotham, Jedediah Templeton, Laurence Rob Roy — Volume 01 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Roy_(novel) Produced by David Widger "Rob Roy" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel written during the early 19th century. The narrative centers around the legendary figure Rob Roy MacGregor, a character who embodies the spirit of the Scottish Highlands with a mix of heroism and outlawry, set against the backdrop of early 18th-century Scotland amidst political unrest. The opening of "Rob Roy" establishes the historical context for the tale, detailing the struggles and resilience of the MacGregor clan, known for their tumultuous relationship with the law and neighboring clans. Through a combination of personal anecdotes, folklore, and the socio-political landscape, the text introduces Rob Roy as a complex character beset by challenges and betrayed trust. His background makes him an emblem of both the lawless freedom of the Highlands and the plight of a people striving for survival amid oppression and conflict. The narrative hints at his prowess as a cattle drover turned outlaw, his reputation for cunning, and his ambiguous morals, suggesting a multifaceted exploration of justice, loyalty, and the consequences of rebellion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Outlaws -- Fiction Rob Roy, 1671-1734 -- Fiction Scotland -- History -- 1689-1745 -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Classics of Literature Category: British Literature 640824 2025-07-03T09:52:02.324928 text/html 636900 2020-12-30T05:42:52 text/html 1223371 2025-07-03T09:52:08.102904 application/epub+zip 1236483 2025-07-03T09:52:03.024897 application/epub+zip 320652 2025-07-03T09:52:02.663897 application/epub+zip 1405442 2025-07-03T09:52:12.525850 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1370258 2025-07-03T09:52:07.707900 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 447807 2022-09-04T04:11:18.187249 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 580097 2025-07-03T09:52:01.531018 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 580023 2020-12-30T05:42:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19471 2025-07-03T09:52:12.651850 application/rdf+xml 21267 2025-07-03T09:52:02.754923 image/jpeg 2970 2025-07-03T09:52:02.708902 image/jpeg 1191771 2020-12-30T05:42:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 225213 2020-12-30T05:42:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 1193085 2025-07-03T09:52:02.398946 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia