Overview
""Redgauntlet: A Tale of the Eighteenth Century"" is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott. The story is set in Scotland during the Jacobite uprising in the mid-18th century. The main character, Alan Fairford, is a young lawyer who travels to the Scottish border to meet his friend, Darsie Latimer. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a complicated plot involving the Jacobites and the Hanoverian government. The central figure in the plot is the mysterious and powerful Redgauntlet, a Jacobite leader who is determined to restore the Stuart dynasty to the throne of England. As Fairford tries to unravel the conspiracy, he is drawn into a dangerous game of political intrigue and personal loyalty. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and political idealism. It is also a vivid and detailed portrait of life in 18th-century Scotland, from the rugged landscapes to the colorful characters who inhabit it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781432669409
- ISBN-10: 1432669400
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: June 2007
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.98 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.41 pounds
- Page Count: 440
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