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Sir Andrew Wylie, of that Ilk / John Galt ; edited by Sharon Alker.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Alker, Sharon, editor.
Series:
Galt, John, 1779-1839. (Edinburgh edition) Works
The Edinburgh edition of the works of John Galt
Edinburgh edition of the works of John Galt.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Galt, John, 1779-1839. Sir Andrew Wylie of that Ilk.
Galt, John.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xlv, 518 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
Edition:
First edition.
Place of Publication:
Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2024.
Summary:
This witty novel can be seen as a reworking of Tobias Smollett's Roderick Random, albeit one in which the Scottish protagonist is able to navigate England with greater skill and adaptability. Galt offers a robust vision of Scottish masculinity, implying that it is the solution for a multitude of English problems, ranging from the familial to the judicial and the political. As a three-volume novel, Sir Andrew Wylie provides an example of how Galt was able to bridge the difference between the earlier, shorter 'theoretical histories' he crafted and the form of literature that was most popular at the time. As the first scholarly edition of this work, the introduction places the novel within its historical context and maps out its significance as well as providing a textual background and a discussion of the contemporary reception of the novel.
Contents:
Frontmatter
CONTENTS
PREFACE TO THE EDINBURGH EDITION OF THE WORKS OF JOHN GALT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CHRONOLOGY OF JOHN GALT
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I. The cottage
CHAPTER II. The magpie
CHAPTER III. The task
CHAPTER IV. The fair
CHAPTER V. Common sense
CHAPTER VI. The consultation
CHAPTER VII. The outfit
CHAPTER VIII. Changes
CHAPTER IX. Preparations
CHAPTER X. Departure
CHAPTER XI. Edinburgh
CHAPTER XII. London
CHAPTER XIII. First impressions
CHAPTER XIV. A masquerade
CHAPTER XV. An invitation
CHAPTER XVI. A dinner party
CHAPTER XVII. Borrowing
CHAPTER XVIII. An accident
CHAPTER XIX. A paragraph
CHAPTER XX. an explanation
CHAPTER XXI. An event
CHAPTER XXII. Negociation
CHAPTER XXIII. Perplexities
CHAPTER XXIV. A man of business
CHAPTER XXV. Gratitude
CHAPTER XXVI. An ale-house
CHAPTER XXVII. A dowager
CHAPTER XXVIII. An attempt
CHAPTER XXIX. The family mansion
CHAPTER XXX. Noble authorship
CHAPTER XXXI. A secret expedition
CHAPTER XXXII. A mystery
CHAPTER XXXIII. A discovery
SIR ANDREW WYLIE, OF THAT ILK
CHAPTER I. Outside travelling
CHAPTER II. Conversation
CHAPTER III. New lights
CHAPTER IV. The castle
CHAPTER V. Inexperience
CHAPTER VI. At fault
CHAPTER VII. A scientific baronet
CHAPTER VIII. A remonstrance
CHAPTER IX. Encouragement
CHAPTER X. Insight
CHAPTER XI. Strategems
CHAPTER XII. The forest
CHAPTER XIII. Hsospitality
CHAPTER XIV. Esxplanations
CHAPTER XV. The examination
CHAPTER XVI. Presumptive evidence
CHAPTER XVII. Sagacity
CHAPTER XVIII. A friendless barrister
CHAPTER XIX. Doubts
CHAPTER XX. Consultations
CHAPTER XXI. Inferences
CHAPTER XXII. The trial
CHAPTER XXIII. The tables turned
CHAPTER XXIV. Party-spirit
CHAPTER XXV. A journey
CHAPTER XXVI. Discoveries
CHAPTER XXVII. A visit
CHAPTER XXVIII. Magnanimity
CHAPTER XXIX. Fortune-telling
CHAPTER XXX. A friend
CHAPTER XXXI. Decision
CHAPTER XXXII. Love in a dickey
CHAPTER XXXIII. The reconciliation
CHAPTER XXXIV. Patronage
CHAPTER XXXV. Retrospections
CHAPTER XXXVI. Partnership
CHAPTER XXXVII. Economy
SIR ANDREW WYLIE, OF THAT ILK. VOL. III
CHAPTER I. A friend in need
CHAPTER II. Patriotism
CHAPTER III. An election
CHAPTER IV. A royal residence
CHAPTER V. Windsor park
CHAPTER VI. A levee
CHAPTER VII. The spirit of improvement
CHAPTER VIII. Politics
CHAPTER IX. A plot
CHAPTER X. A statesman
CHAPTER XI. A proselyte
CHAPTER XII. The disclosure
CHAPTER XIII. I ntentions
CHAPTER XIV. The baronetcy
CHAPTER XV. The return
CHAPTER XVI. The church
CHAPTER XVII. The church-yard
CHAPTER XVIII. Daft Jamie
CHAPTER XIX. The laird’s drawing-room
CHAPTER XX. The landed interest
CHAPTER XXI. Breaking the ice
CHAPTER XXII. Preliminaries
CHAPTER XXIII. Cripple Janet
CHAPTER XXIV. The fire-side
CHAPTER XXV. A serving lass
CHAPTER XXVI. A debate
CHAPTER XXVII. A dream
CHAPTER XXVIII. Pride
CHAPTER XXIX. Recollections
CHAPTER XXX. The grief of distant relations
CHAPTER XXXI. Ladies without gentlemen
CHAPTER XXXII. The compact
CHAPTER XXXIII. An accident
CHAPTER XXXIV. The death and burial
CHAPTER XXXV. The conclusion
EMENDATIONS
EXPLANATORY NOTES
GLOSSARY
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on June 5, 2026).
Contains:
container of: Galt, John, 1779-1839. Sir Andrew Wylie of that Ilk.
ISBN:
1-4744-4351-6
OCLC:
1435753789

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