Publisher's Synopsis
The Surgeon's Daughter, Castle Dangerous, Glossary is a collection of three works by the renowned Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott. The first work, The Surgeon's Daughter, is a novel set in India during the British Raj. It follows the story of a young surgeon's daughter, who is kidnapped by a band of robbers and taken into the wilderness. The novel explores themes of identity, culture clash, and the struggle between tradition and modernity.Castle Dangerous, the second work in the collection, is a historical novel set in Scotland during the 14th century. It tells the story of a young knight who is sent to a remote castle to negotiate a peace treaty between two warring clans. The novel is filled with action, intrigue, and romance, and offers a vivid portrayal of medieval Scottish life.The third work in the collection is a glossary, which provides definitions and explanations of Scottish words and phrases used in the novels. This glossary is a valuable resource for readers who may be unfamiliar with the Scottish dialect and culture.Overall, The Surgeon's Daughter, Castle Dangerous, Glossary is a fascinating collection of works by one of Scotland's most celebrated authors. It offers a glimpse into different periods of Scottish history and explores universal themes that are still relevant today.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.
