Project Gutenberg 2025-04-21 Public domain in the USA. 274 Scott, Walter 1771 1832 Scott, Sir Walter Malagrowther, Malachi Cleishbotham, Jedediah Templeton, Laurence Lindo, M. P. (Mark Prager) 1819 1877 Lindo, Mark Prager Lindo, Dr. Waverley : $b Of zestig jaar geleden $aLeiden :$bS C. van Doesburgh / IJkema & Van Gijn, $c1872. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waverley_(novel) Nico Winkel and Jeroen Hellingman for Project Gutenberg "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.) 20250420090919scott 1872 NL Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. nl Historical fiction Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Classics of Literature Category: British Literature 1513407 2025-06-30T05:42:29.817513 text/html 1467591 2025-04-21T17:21:20 text/html 877792 2025-06-30T05:42:50.545905 application/epub+zip 879138 2025-06-30T05:42:33.749475 application/epub+zip 726654 2025-06-30T05:42:31.751510 application/epub+zip 1377218 2025-06-30T05:43:03.865843 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1166004 2025-06-30T05:42:48.900904 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1266366 2025-06-30T05:42:27.117543 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1246586 2025-04-21T17:21:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17671 2025-06-30T05:43:04.052841 application/rdf+xml 16824 2025-06-30T05:42:31.988508 image/jpeg 2714 2025-06-30T05:42:31.864501 image/jpeg 707033 2025-06-30T05:42:29.946517 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 nl.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia