The Life of Sir Walter Scott - Richard Holt Hutton - Bog

The Life of Sir Walter Scott: Abridged from Lockhart's Life of Scott (1897) is a book written by Richard Holt Hutton. It is a condensed version of the original biography of Sir Walter Scott, written by John Gibson Lockhart. Sir Walter Scott was a Scottish novelist, poet, and historian who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is considered one of the greatest literary figures of his time and is best known for his historical novels, such as Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, and Waverley. Lockhart's original biography was published in 1837, six years after Scott's death. Hutton's abridged version was published in 1897 and provides a concise overview of Scott's life, career, and literary achievements. It covers his childhood, education, early career as a lawyer, literary success, personal life, and eventual decline in health. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of Sir Walter Scott.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.