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The Scott Country
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Geddie, John, 1848-1937
- Series:
- Beautiful Scotland
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Scott Country" by John Geddie is a descriptive account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a guide to the landscapes, historical sites, and cultural heritage associated with the renowned Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. Geddie intricately weaves together the geography and history of this celebrated region, which is deeply tied to Scott's literary legacy. In "The Scott Country," Geddie takes readers on a journey through the landscapes that inspired Walter Scott's stories and poetry. The narrative highlights various locations such as Abbotsford, Melrose Abbey, Kelso, and Dryburgh, illustrating their significance to both Scott's life and the broader historical context of Scotland. Geddie captures the enchantment of the Borderland, discussing its rich tapestry of legends, battles, and natural beauty. Through vivid descriptions and historical anecdotes, he paints a portrait of a region where fiction and reality intertwine, inviting readers to explore the deeply rooted connections between Scott's works and the land itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
- Release date is 2016-06-15
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