MORAY MCLAREN - Sir Walter Scott : The Man and Patriot

London England, Heinemann, 1970. First Edition, Binding: Cloth, Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0434440558 Harback Hardback. Price clipped to D/J. Sir Walter scott was at one time the greatest and most popularly read novelist in the world. The author traces Scott's relationship with and portrayal of his country and its people, his view of Scottish history and his hope for the future. Scott, an immensely likeable man, does not stand blameless however. But the author's affection and love for Scott is such that he almost feels that he met him in the flesh. This personal approach is the most important element in this bicentenary biography. It is that which makes it so readable. Illustrated. 244 pp.