Publisher's Synopsis
Chronicles of the Canongate is a collection of six short stories by Sir Walter Scott. The stories are set in Scotland and explore themes of love, loss, and the struggles of everyday life. The first story, Highland Widow, follows the life of a young widow who is left to fend for herself after her husband dies in battle. Two Drovers tells the story of two men who become rivals in love and business. Surgeon's Daughter is a tale of deception and betrayal set in India. My Aunt Margaret's Mirror is a ghost story that explores the dangers of vanity and obsession. Tapestried Chamber is a story of love and betrayal set in a haunted castle. Each story is beautifully written and captures the essence of Scottish life and culture. Scott's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature.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.
