Walter Scott
1) Ivanhoe
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England im 12. Jahrhundert: Ein Land im Umbruch, zerrissen zwischen sächsischer Tradition und normannischer Macht. In dieser Zeit der Intrigen und des Wandels kehrt Wilfred von Ivanhoe, ein junger Ritter von unerschütterlicher Loyalität zu König Richard Löwenherz, in eine Heimat zurück, die ihn einst verstieß.
Walter Scotts historischer Roman entfaltet ein faszinierendes Panorama mittelalterlichen Lebens. Im Zentrum steht Ivanhoe, der sich...
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A party on the Highland Tour comes upon a miserable hut hidden away among a patch of cliffs. Upon inquiring about what lies before them, the ladies hear the wretched tale of Elspat MacTavish, the Highland Widow, who is condemned forever to live penitent and alone. After the suppression of the Highland clans, the widow's son, Hamish, sets off with honorable intentions of joining the coalition on its campaign against the French into America. But soon...
3) Waverley
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Waverley by Sir Walter Scott is a seminal historical novel set against the backdrop of the Jacobite uprising of 1745. The story follows Edward Waverley, a young English gentleman who, seeking adventure and purpose, joins the Hanoverian army and is stationed in Scotland.
As Edward navigates his military duties, he becomes embroiled in the political turmoil of the time, torn between his loyalty to the British Crown and his growing admiration for the...
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In the tumultuous era of the Middle Ages, a tale of chivalry and camaraderie unfolds. "Knight and Wamba" introduces us to Cedric the Saxon, a proud and noble lord, and his loyal jester, Wamba. As the Norman invaders threaten their land, Cedric and Wamba embark on a perilous quest to protect their people and their way of life. Along the way, they encounter a cast of unforgettable characters, from the valiant knight, Athelstane, to the cunning Lady...
5) Ivanhoe
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The epitome of the chivalric novel, Ivanhoe sweeps readers into Medieval England and the lives of a memorable cast of characters. Ivanhoe, a trusted ally of Richard-the-Lion-Hearted, returns from the Crusades to reclaim the inheritance his father denied him. Rebecca, a vibrant, beautiful Jewish woman is defended by Ivanhoe against a charge of witchcraft -- but it is Lady Rowena who is Ivanhoe's true love. The wicked Prince John plots to usurp England's...
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According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 220,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer annually. It accounts for nearly 15 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers. If you've been diagnosed, you probably have many questions about the nature of the disease and your treatment options.
Walter J. Scott, M.D., has treated thousands of lung cancer patients who have navigated this overwhelming maze of medical tests and procedures. In Lung Cancer:...
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Waverley novels volume 28-30
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Estes and Lauriat
Pub. Date
1893
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International limited ed.
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3 v. : ill. ; 23 cm.
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English
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Waverley novels volume 11-12
Publisher
Estes and Lauriat
Pub. Date
1893
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International limited ed.
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2 v. : ill. ; 23 cm.
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English
