The Mentor Walter Scott, Vol. 4, Num. 15, Serial No. 115, September 15, 1916
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By Hamilton Wright Mabie 24 Nov, 2020
WAVERLEY" is a story of the rebellion of the chevalier Prince Charles Edward, in Scotland, in 1745. Edward Waverley, the central figure of the tale, was a captain of dragoons in the English army. He obtained a leave of absence from his regiment an ... Read more
WAVERLEY" is a story of the rebellion of the chevalier Prince Charles Edward, in Scotland, in 1745. Edward Waverley, the central figure of the tale, was a captain of dragoons in the English army. He obtained a leave of absence from his regiment and went to Scotland for a rest, staying at the home of Baron Bradwardine. During his stay a band of Highlanders drove off the Baron's cattle, and Waverley offered his assistance in recovering them. Fergus MacIvor was the chief of the band which stole the cattle. Waverley met his sister, Flora, and fell in love with her, but she discouraged him. Less
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Hamilton Wright Mabie, A.M., L.H.D., LL.D. (December 13, 1846 – December 31, 1916) was an American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer. He was born at Cold Spring, N. Y. in 1846. Mabie was the...
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