Chronicles of the Canongate - Walter Scott - Bog

""Chronicles of the Canongate: Saint Valentine's Day or The Fair Maid of Perth"" is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott and published in 1832. The story is set in the 14th century and revolves around the lives of two main characters: Catherine Glover, a beautiful and virtuous young woman, and Henry Smith, a skilled armourer. The novel begins on Saint Valentine's Day, when the citizens of Perth gather to celebrate the holiday. Catherine, the daughter of a wealthy glovemaker, is courted by two suitors: Conachar, a young Highland chieftain, and Harry Gow, a notorious outlaw. Meanwhile, Henry Smith is tasked with creating a suit of armour for the Duke of Rothesay, the heir to the Scottish throne. As the story unfolds, Catherine's father becomes embroiled in a feud with Conachar's clan, and she is kidnapped by the Highlanders. Henry Smith, who has fallen in love with Catherine, sets out to rescue her and confronts Conachar in a dramatic duel. The novel culminates in a tense and bloody battle between the rival clans, with the fate of Catherine and Henry hanging in the balance. ""Chronicles of the Canongate: Saint Valentine's Day or The Fair Maid of Perth"" is a richly detailed and vividly imagined historical novel that captures the spirit of medieval Scotland. It is a tale of love, honour, and adventure that will captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.