The Life of Sir Walter ScottA detailed biography of the Scottish-born poet & novelist with a lengthy analysis of his works & the times he lived in. Illus. |
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Page 478
... Sir Walter Scott and Mr. Ballantyne , the above balance is due to Sir Walter , but as it arose in a great measure from the accidental circumstance of the transactions , on the day they closed , having left a considerable sum in Mr ...
... Sir Walter Scott and Mr. Ballantyne , the above balance is due to Sir Walter , but as it arose in a great measure from the accidental circumstance of the transactions , on the day they closed , having left a considerable sum in Mr ...
Page 503
... Sir Walter should settle Abbotsford upon his eldest son . It was not an unreasonable suggestion . Title and land should go together . Sir Walter made no difficulty about that ; nor , we may be sure , did Charlotte . The six - foot ...
... Sir Walter should settle Abbotsford upon his eldest son . It was not an unreasonable suggestion . Title and land should go together . Sir Walter made no difficulty about that ; nor , we may be sure , did Charlotte . The six - foot ...
Page 590
... Sir Walter's offer . You cannot compel an author to finish writing a book . The marriage settlement naturally came up for discussion . Being made less than a year ago , it was at least possible that it could be upset , if it could be ...
... Sir Walter's offer . You cannot compel an author to finish writing a book . The marriage settlement naturally came up for discussion . Being made less than a year ago , it was at least possible that it could be upset , if it could be ...
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