Francis Osbaldistine, the son of an English merchant, had always
been different than the rest of his family. With an opposing
temperament and religion than his father and younger brother,
Francis dreams of writing poetry, despite his father's desire for
him to go into the family business. When Francis refuses to work
for his father, he is sent away to live with his uncle, on the
condition that his cousin, Rashleigh, switches places with Francis
in the family business. While Francis is initially happy with this
arrangement, Rashleigh has a reputation for his unruliness, which
he lives up to shortly after joining the business. Soon Rashleigh
gets into trouble he cannot overcome on his own. Concerned for the
implications this would have on the family, Francis has no choice
but to travel to Scotland to clean up Rashleigh's mess, leading to
misadventures, odd strangers, and even the chance of romance. While
Francis appreciates the beauty and the exciting culture of
Scotland, he meets the astonishingly eccentric Rob Roy MacGregor,
who has garnered quite the reputation, leading to even more
hilarity and chaos. First published over two-hundred years ago in
1817, Rob Roy is among the most comical historical novels in Sir
Walter Scott's Waverly series. Set in the 18th century, during the
year of the first Jacobite uprising, Rob Roy provides modern
readers with invaluable insight on the social, cultural, and
economical background of Scotland and England, through its
excellent representation of the two nations and their citizens
during a time of tension. With compelling, unforgettable
characters, Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott is as entertaining as it is
fascinating. This edition of Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott now
features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font
that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this
edition of Rob Roy crafts an accessible and pleasant reading
experience for modern audiences while restoring the original
mastery of Sir Walter Scott's literature.
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