Waverley, Or, 'tis Sixty Years Since: In Three Volumes, Volumen 1 |
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The Author also proposes to publish , on this occasion , the various legends ,
family traditions , or obscure historical facts , which have formed the groundwork
of these Novels , and to give some account of the places where the scenes are
laid ...
The Author also proposes to publish , on this occasion , the various legends ,
family traditions , or obscure historical facts , which have formed the groundwork
of these Novels , and to give some account of the places where the scenes are
laid ...
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... the scenes of our indulgence , long walks through the solitary and romantic
environs of Arthur's Seat , Salisbury Crags , Braid Hills , and similar places in the
vicinity of Edinburgh ; and the recollection of those holidays still forms vi
GENERAL ...
... the scenes of our indulgence , long walks through the solitary and romantic
environs of Arthur's Seat , Salisbury Crags , Braid Hills , and similar places in the
vicinity of Edinburgh ; and the recollection of those holidays still forms vi
GENERAL ...
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... that the actual date of publication might be made to correspond with the period
in which the scene was laid . Having proceeded as far , I think , as the Seventh
Chapter , I showed my work to a critical friend , whose opinion was unfavourable
...
... that the actual date of publication might be made to correspond with the period
in which the scene was laid . Having proceeded as far , I think , as the Seventh
Chapter , I showed my work to a critical friend , whose opinion was unfavourable
...
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... entitled « Queen - HooHall . , The scene of the tale was laid in the reign of
Henry VI , and the work was written to illustrate the manners , customs , and
language of the people of England during that period . The extensive
acquaintance which ...
... entitled « Queen - HooHall . , The scene of the tale was laid in the reign of
Henry VI , and the work was written to illustrate the manners , customs , and
language of the people of England during that period . The extensive
acquaintance which ...
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I have no recollection whatever of this scene taking place , and I should have
thought that I was more likely to have laughed than to appear confused , for I
certainly never hoped to impose upon Lord Byron in a case of the kind ; and from
the ...
I have no recollection whatever of this scene taking place , and I should have
thought that I was more likely to have laughed than to appear confused , for I
certainly never hoped to impose upon Lord Byron in a case of the kind ; and from
the ...
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