Waverley
By Walter Scott (1814)
Waverley by Walter Scott (1814). Unabridged Charlotte Mason living book edition for Form III-VI Literature & Classic Fiction.
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Chapter 2: Editor's Note
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 2
The purpose of the added matter in this edition of the Waverley Novels—a reprint of the magnum opus of 1829–1832—is to give to the stories their historical setting, by stating the circumstances in which they were composed and made their first appearance.
Sir Walter’s own delightful Introductions, written hastily, as Lockhart says, and with a failing memory, have occasionally been corrected by Lockhart himself. His “Life of Scott” must always be our first and best source, but fragments of information may be gleaned from Sir Walter’s unpublished correspondence.
The Editor owes to the kindness of Mrs. Maxwell Scott permission to examine the twenty-four large volumes of letters to Sir Walter, and some other manuscripts, which are preserved at Abbotsford. These yield but little of contemporary criticism or remark, as is natural, for Scott shared his secret with few, and most topics were more grateful to him than his own writings. Lockhart left little for his successors to do, and the more any one studies the Abbotsford manuscripts, the more must he admire the industry and tact of Scott’s biographer.
The Editor has also put together some examples of contemporary published criticism which it is now not uninteresting to glance over. In selecting these he has been aided by the kindness of Mrs. Ogilbie. From the Abbotsford manuscripts and other sources he has added notes on points which have become obscure by lapse of time. He has especially to thank, for their courteous and ready assistance, Lady Napier and Ettrick, who lent him Sir Walter’s letters to her kinswoman, the Marchioness of Abercorn; Mr. David Douglas, the editor and publisher of Scott’s “Journal,” who has generously given the help of his antiquarian knowledge; and Mr. David MacRitchie, who permitted him to use the corrected proofs of “Redgauntlet.”
ANDREW LANG
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Table of Contents
84 ChaptersEvery chapter below is pre-indexed for oral narration and easy 1-click scheduling into your weekly Charlotte Mason lesson plan.
Chapter 2: Editor's Note
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 2
Chapter 3: Advertisement To The Waverley Novels
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 3
Chapter I
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 4
Chapter 5: The Lord Of Ennerdale
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 5
Chapter Iv
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 6
Chapter 7: Investigation Of The Adventure Of The Hunting.—A Discovery. —Gregory's Manhood.—Fate Of Gaston St. Clere.—Conclusion
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 7
Chapter 8: Anecdote Of School Days, Upon Which Mr. Thomas Scott Proposed To Found A Tale Of Fiction
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 8
Chapter 9: Editor's Introduction To Waverley
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 9
Chapter 10: Introduction
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 10
Chapter I. Introductory
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 11
Chapter Ii. Waverley-Honour—A Retrospect
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 12
Chapter Iii. Education
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 13
Chapter Iv. Castle-Building
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 14
Chapter V. Choice Of A Profession
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 15
Chapter Vi. The Adieus Of Waverley
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 16
Chapter Vii. A Horse-Quarter In Scotland
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 17
Chapter Viii. A Scottish Manor-House Sixty Years Since
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 18
Chapter Ix. More Of The Manor-House And Its Environs
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 19
Chapter X. Rose Bradwardine And Her Father
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 20
Chapter Xi. The Banquet
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 21
Chapter Xii. Repentance And A Reconciliation
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 22
Chapter Xiii. A More Rational Day Than The Last
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 23
Chapter Xiv. A Discovery—Waverley Becomes Domesticated At Tully-Veolan
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 24
Chapter Xv. A Creagh, And Its Consequences
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 25
Chapter Xvi. An Unexpected Ally Appears
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 26
Chapter Xvii. The Hold Of A Highland Robber
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 27
Chapter Xviii. Waverley Proceeds On His Journey
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 28
Chapter Xix. The Chief And His Mansion
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 29
Chapter Xx. A Highland Feast
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 30
Chapter Xxi. The Chieftain's Sister
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 31
Chapter Xxii. Highland Minstrelsy
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 32
Chapter Xxiii. Waverley Continues At Glennaquoich
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 33
Chapter Xxiv. A Stag-Hunt And Its Consequences
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 34
Chapter Xxv. News From England
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 35
Chapter Xxvi. An Eclaircissement
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 36
Chapter Xxvii. Upon The Same Subject
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 37
Chapter Xxviii. A Letter From Tully-Veolan
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 38
Chapter Xxix. Waverley's Reception In The Lowlands After His Highland Tour
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 39
Chapter I. Shows That The Loss Of A Horse's Shoe May Be A Serious Inconvenience
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 40
Chapter Ii. An Examination
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 41
Chapter Iii. A Conference And The Consequence
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 42
Chapter Iv. A Confidant
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 43
Chapter V. Things Mend A Little
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 44
Chapter Vi. A Volunteer Sixty Years Since
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 45
Chapter Vii. An Incident
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 46
Chapter Viii. Waverley Is Still In Distress
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 47
Chapter Ix. A Nocturnal Adventure
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 48
Chapter X. The Journey Is Continued
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 49
Chapter Xi. An Old And A New Acquaintance
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 50
Chapter Xii. The Mystery Begins To Be Cleared Up
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 51
Chapter Xiii. A Soldier's Dinner
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 52
Chapter Xiv. The Ball
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 53
Chapter Xv. The March
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 54
Chapter Xvi. An Incident Gives Rise To Unavailing Reflections
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 55
Chapter Xvii. The Eve Of Battle
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 56
Chapter Xviii. The Conflict
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 57
Chapter Xix. An Unexpected Embarrassment
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 58
Chapter Xx. The English Prisoner
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 59
Chapter Xxi. Rather Unimportant
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 60
Chapter Xxii. Intrigues Of Love And Politics
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 61
Chapter Xxiii. Intrigues Of Society And Love
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 62
Chapter Xxiv. Fergus A Suitor
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 63
Chapter Xxv. “To One Thing Constant Never”
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 64
Chapter Xxvi. A Brave Man In Sorrow
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 65
Chapter Xxvii. Exertion
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 66
Chapter Xxviii. The March
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 67
Chapter Xxix. The Confusion Of King Agramant's Camp
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 68
Chapter Xxx. A Skirmish
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 69
Chapter Xxxi. Chapter Of Accidents
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 70
Chapter Xxxii. A Journey To London
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 71
Chapter Xxxiii. What's To Be Done Next?
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 72
Chapter Xxxiv. Desolation
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 73
Chapter Xxxv. Comparing Of Notes
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 74
Chapter Xxxvi. More Explanation
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 75
Chapter Xxxvii
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 76
Chapter Xxxviii
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 77
Chapter Xxxix
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 78
Chapter Xl
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 79
Chapter Xli. Dulce Domum
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 80
Chapter Xlii
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 81
Chapter 82: NOTES—Volume I
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 82
Chapter 83: GLOSSARY—Volume I
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 83
Chapter 84: NOTES—Volume II
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 84
Chapter 85: GLOSSARY—Volume II
Waverley by Walter Scott — Chapter 85
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