Bøker av Walter Scott

Non m'arresterò a descrivere, perchè superiori ad ogni descrizione, i sentimenti di sdegno e di cordoglio che si straziavano a vicenda il cuore del sere di Ravenswood nell'allontanarsi dal castello de' suoi antenati. Il biglietto di lady Asthon era concepito in termini sì sgradevoli, che non gli sarebbe stato permesso il rimanere un istante di più entro il recinto di quelle mura, e mostrarsi consentaneo a quella alterezza, che in lui anche troppo allignava. Il marchese di Athol ravvisava in parte, come arrecato a se stesso, l'affronto sofferto dal suo parente; ma coll'animo di far qualche tentativo a fine di riconciliare gli animi delle due parti, lo lasciò partir solo, dopo averne otte...

In una gola delle montagne che fiancheggiano le fertili pianure del Lothian orientale, innalzavasi nell'età scorsa un ragguardevole castello, del quale oggidì non si scorgono che le rovine, ed è chiamato Ravenswood; nome che era pur quello della famiglia de' proprietarj del luogo, antichissimi e bellicosi, e un dì possenti baroni, congiunti per parentela ai Douglas, agli Hume, agli Swinton, agli Hays, e alle famiglie più distinte di quelle vicinanze. La storia de' ridetti baroni e delle illustri lor geste, commemorata negli Annali della Scozia, si confondea spesse volte colla storia medesima di questo reame.

A collection of hymns and spiritual songs, compiled by some of the leading figures in the Restoration Movement of the early 19th century. Featuring both original compositions and adaptations of traditional hymns, it offers a rich and varied selection of music for use in Christian worship.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Scott's Lady of the Lake , a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Rob-Roy, un livre classique, a été considéré comme important tout au long de l'histoire humaine, et pour que cet ouvrage ne soit jamais oublié, nous, aux éditions Alpha, nous sommes efforcés de le préserver en republiant ce livre dans un format moderne pour les générations présentes et futures. Tout ce livre a été reformaté, retapé et conçu. Ces livres ne sont pas constitués de copies numérisées de leur travail original et, par conséquent, le texte est clair et lisible.

Quentin Durward, un livre classique, a été considéré comme important tout au long de l'histoire humaine, et pour que cet ouvrage ne soit jamais oublié, nous, aux éditions Alpha, nous sommes efforcés de le préserver en republiant ce livre dans un format moderne pour les générations présentes et futures. Tout ce livre a été reformaté, retapé et conçu. Ces livres ne sont pas constitués de copies numérisées de leur travail original et, par conséquent, le texte est clair et lisible.

Le nain noir, un livre classique, a été considéré comme important tout au long de l'histoire humaine, et pour que cet ouvrage ne soit jamais oublié, nous, aux éditions Alpha, nous sommes efforcés de le préserver en republiant ce livre dans un format moderne pour les générations présentes et futures. Tout ce livre a été reformaté, retapé et conçu. Ces livres ne sont pas constitués de copies numérisées de leur travail original et, par conséquent, le texte est clair et lisible.

In twelfth-century England, tensions between the Saxons and Normans are at an all-time high. Following the Third Crusade, Sir Wilfred Ivanhoe, a Saxon knight, offers his support to the Norman King Richard, which pits him against his father, Cedric. Ivanhoe is also in love with the beautiful Lady Rowena, whom Cedric has promised to another. Due to his actions, the knight loses his family claim and is left to fend for himself. Ivanhoe chooses to conceal his identity, entering a tournament to regain his honor and the admiration of Lady Rowena.A classic tale informed by historical events, Ivanhoe is one of Sir Walter Scott's most enduring stories due to its depiction of chivalry, adventure and treachery within the political hierarchy.

Minstrelsy of the Scottish border (Volume 1) by Walter Scott has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border (Volume 2); Consisting of Historical and Romantic Ballads, Collected in the Southern Counties of Scotland; with a Few of Modern Date, Founded Upon Local Tradition by Walter Scott has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.