Project Gutenberg 2006-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 347 Scott, Walter 1771 1832 Scott, Sir Walter Malagrowther, Malachi Cleishbotham, Jedediah Templeton, Laurence Woodstock; or, the Cavalier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodstock_(novel) Lee Dawei, David King and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Woodstock; or, the Cavalier" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set during the tumultuous period of the English Civil War, it centers around the historical events and supernatural occurrences at Woodstock Manor in 1649, while incorporating fictional characters and elements. The narrative appears to explore themes of loyalty, the supernatural, and the societal upheaval of the time, as it provides a vivid picture of the conflict between the supporters of King Charles I and the Parliamentarians. At the start of the novel, the introduction outlines the backdrop of the English Civil War, highlighting the extraordinary incidents that transpired at Woodstock and hinting at the presence of supernatural events linked to a "Good Devil." The narrative draws from historical accounts, suggesting a blend of fact and fiction in recounting the chaotic experiences of the Commissioners sent to assess the Royal estate. The opening portions depict their curious and alarming encounters in the haunted manor, marked by mysterious noises and frightening disturbances that unsettle their efforts, which adds a layer of tension and intrigue as the characters grapple with both their political duties and the eerie phenomena surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Historical fiction Great Britain -- History -- Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660 -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1254833 2025-10-04T09:43:25.024939 text/html 1306081 2021-06-26T15:47:25 text/html 711249 2025-10-04T09:43:39.439864 application/epub+zip 712598 2025-10-04T09:43:28.503953 application/epub+zip 607738 2025-10-04T09:43:27.039936 application/epub+zip 1065264 2025-10-04T09:43:47.979811 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1035472 2025-10-04T09:43:38.484850 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 898471 2022-09-05T05:21:55.712331 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1205656 2025-10-04T09:43:23.910960 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1205436 2021-06-26T15:56:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19331 2025-10-04T09:43:48.119851 application/rdf+xml 13800 2025-10-04T09:43:27.588885 image/jpeg 3898 2025-10-04T09:43:27.309928 image/jpeg 464463 2021-06-26T15:57:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 562455 2021-06-26T15:57:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 637966 2025-10-04T09:43:25.130905 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