Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott
A Romance
The novel is set in the 18th century and follows the journey of a young Englishman, Frank Osbaldistone, who travels to Scotland to retrieve a stolen fortune from the outlaw, Rob Roy. Throughout his journey, Frank becomes entangled in the Jacobite rebellion, falls in love with a Scottish woman, and learns of the complexities of Scottish politics and culture. The story is a mix of historical fact and fiction, with Rob Roy serving as a symbol of the Scottish struggle for justice and independence.
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- Published
- 1817
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 471st on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Best Novels in the World (Published in 1899) (The Daily Telegraph)
- F. B. Perkins' List of 100 Best Fiction (LibraryThing (from The Book Lover by James Baldwin (1910)))
- Fifty Representative Historical Novels (Jonathan Nield, 1925) (A Guide to the Best Historical Novels and Tales by Jonathan Nield)
- James Baldwin, The Book Lover: A Guide to the Best Reading (1910) (Book)
- John Lubbock, The Choice of Books (1896) (The Choice of Books (Book))