The Black Dwarf and Old Mortality (1886) - Scott Walter

The Black Dwarf and Old Mortality is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott and originally published in 1816. The book consists of two separate stories, both set in Scotland during the 17th century.The first story, The Black Dwarf, follows the life of a deformed and bitter dwarf named Hobbie Elliot. Hobbie lives alone in a remote cottage in the Scottish borders and has a deep-seated hatred for the ruling class. However, his life changes when he meets a group of rebels who are plotting against the government. Hobbie becomes involved in their plans and finds himself torn between his loyalty to the rebels and his own personal vendetta.The second story, Old Mortality, is set during the time of the Covenanters, a group of Scottish Presbyterians who were persecuted for their religious beliefs. The story follows the life of Henry Morton, a young man who becomes involved in the Covenanters' struggle for religious freedom. Along the way, he meets a mysterious old man named Old Mortality, who is dedicated to preserving the memory of the Covenanters and their struggle.The Black Dwarf and Old Mortality are two of Scott's most popular novels, known for their vivid descriptions of Scottish history and culture. The book explores themes of loyalty, faith, and the struggle for freedom, and is considered a classic of Scottish literature.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.

EAN: 9781120966339