Book: Rob Roy First published in 1817, "Rob Roy" was not only a resounding success but also one of the first historical novels of its time. Full of swashbuckling action and intrigue, it tells the story of Frank Osbaldistone, the son of a wealthy British businessman, who travels to Scotland, where he is drawn into the lawless world of the fiercely noble outlaw Robert Roy MacGregor. Osbaldistone and Rob Roy, along with the witty Diane Vernon, embark on numerous adventures during the height of the Jacobite uprising. With sweeping descriptions of Scottish landscapes and vivid characterizations, "Rob Roy" is an epic tale of heroism set against the backdrop of true Scottish history.
Details of Book: Rob Roy Book: Rob Roy
Author: Walter Scott
ISBN: 1426421796
ISBN-13: 9781426421792
, 978-1426421792
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: 11102007
Publisher: Bibliolife
Number of Pages: 524
Language: English