Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation
by:
Stuart Kelly (author)
His name and image are everywhere yet who reads Walter Scott these days? This title explores the enigma of Scott and the disparity between his influence and his status, his standing and his cultural legacy in a voyage around Scotland.
His name and image are everywhere yet who reads Walter Scott these days? This title explores the enigma of Scott and the disparity between his influence and his status, his standing and his cultural legacy in a voyage around Scotland.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781846971075 (1846971071)
Publish date: June 1st 2010
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Pages no: 320
Edition language: English
blurb - His name, image and influence can be seen everywhere; from Scottish banknotes to place names across the globe. Sir Walter Scott invented the modern novel, began Scotland's tourist industry and was the first celebrity author - a heady mix of JK Rowling and Dan Brown long before the age of mas...
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