The Waverley Novels are a long series of novels by Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832). For nearly a century, they were among the most popular and widely read novels in Europe.
40-540: Because Scott did not publicly acknowledge authorship until 1827, the series takes its name from Waverley , the first novel of the series, released in 1814. The later books bore the words "by the author of Waverley " on their title pages. The Tales of my Landlord sub-series was not advertised as "by the author of Waverley " and thus is not always included as part of the Waverley Novels series. The novels were all originally printed by James Ballantyne on
80-480: A century, they were among the most popular and widely read novels in Europe. Because Scott did not publicly acknowledge authorship until 1827, the series takes its name from Waverley , the first novel of the series, released in 1814. The later books bore the words "by the author of Waverley " on their title pages. The Tales of my Landlord sub-series was not advertised as "by the author of Waverley " and thus
120-581: A family friend, the Baron of Bradwardine, and is shocked to find that Bradwardine and his followers are supporters of Charles Edward Stuart , the exiled Jacobite prince. Waverley is forced to choose between his loyalty to the Crown and his admiration for the Jacobites' romantic cause. His gentlemanly actions gain him friends in this precarious situation, on both sides of the rising, who stand him in good stead when
160-566: A letter of introduction to Cosmo Bradwardine, Baron of Tully-Veolan, whom he had befriended after the 1715 uprising, and Mr Pembroke saddles him with a voluminous set of his manuscript sermons. Ch. 7 A Horse-quarter in Scotland: Edward finds military life in Angus boring and obtains from his commanding officer Colonel G——— a few weeks' leave of absence to make an excursion. Ch. 8 A Scottish Manor House Sixty Years Since: Edward arrives at
200-512: A pardon. Edward visits the decrepit estate of Baron Bradwardine, attacked by soldiers. After making contact with the baron, he asks for his daughter's hand in marriage, and soon is the established lover of Rose. The baron is also pardoned. Edward seeks Flora the day before her brother's trial; she plans to join a convent in France. Edward then attends the trial in Carlisle at which Fergus Mac-Ivor
240-444: A peremptory note from Colonel G——— demanding his immediate return, to which he responds by resigning his commission. After showing Edward a newspaper report of his replacement as captain, Fergus indicates that he can help him to be revenged for the injustice. Ch. 3 (26) An Eclaircissement: After expressing reservations about Edward joining the Jacobites, Flora asks for an hour to consider his profession of love for her. Ch. 4 (27) Upon
280-596: A sketch of Fergus's sister Flora. Ch. 22 Highland Minstrelsy: Flora explains Highland minstrelsy to Edward and sings a song to a harp by a waterfall. Ch. 23 Waverley Continues at Glennaquoich: Flora expresses to Edward her view of Bradwardine and Rose. Volume Two Ch. 1 (24) A Stag-Hunting and its Consequences: Edward is injured during a stag-hunt and recuperates for a week before returning to Glennaquoich. Ch. 2 (25) News from England: Letters from England inform Edward that his father has engaged in political intrigue and been dismissed from government service. He also receives
320-541: Is a historical novel by Walter Scott (1771–1832). Scott was already famous as a poet, and chose to publish Waverley anonymously in 1814 as his first venture into prose fiction . It is often regarded as one of the first historical novels in the Western tradition. Edward Waverley, a young English gentleman, is commissioned into a Scottish regiment shortly before the Jacobite rising of 1745. He goes on leave to visit
360-481: Is a close friend of his Waverley uncle. Edward gets separated from Fergus and both their bands in one battle that the government troops were winning. Edward finds local people who take him in until he can leave safely after events are calmer and the snows are gone. He sees a newspaper that informs him that his father has died, so he heads to London. When the Jacobite cause fails in 1746, Talbot intervenes to get Edward
400-493: Is at ease in the family estate owned by his uncle, Sir Everard Waverley, who maintains the family's traditional Tory and Jacobite sympathies. He spends time with his parents as well, though less time after his mother dies when he is about 12 or 13 years old. His Whig father works for the Hanoverian government in nearby Westminster . Edward has a sense of his honour, but he starts life with no political affiliation. Edward
440-655: Is believed to be named for a character in the novels, Captain Ellerslie. In Australia, the Melbourne suburbs of Glen Waverley and Mount Waverley and also Ivanhoe , were named after the novels as well. The Sydney suburb of Waverley is also named after the novel. In New Zealand there is a suburb in Dunedin and a North Island town in the province of Taranaki called Waverley. Waverley (novel) Waverley; or, ’Tis Sixty Years Since / ˈ w eɪ v ər l i /
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#1732776061892480-468: Is condemned to death, and is with him in the hours before his execution. Edward then returns to his uncle and aunt on the Waverley Honour and begins preparations for their wedding and also to make the legal appearances to assure the pardons of Edward and his future father-in-law. The Talbots restore the Baron's estate, taken from him for his Jacobite activities, and repair it completely, restored to
520-521: Is entertained in Donald Bean Lean's cave. Ch. 18 Waverley Proceeds on his Journey: In the morning Donald's daughter Alice tends Edward before Evan takes him on to meet Fergus. Ch. 19 The Chief and his Mansion: The narrator provides a sketch of Fergus, who escorts Edward to his house of Glennaquoich. Ch. 20 A Highland Feast: Edward participates in a substantial meal with the clan Mac-Ivor. Ch. 21 The Chieftain's Sister: The narrator provides
560-644: Is given a commission in the Hanoverian army by his father and posted to Dundee . After some military training, he takes leave to visit the Baron of Bradwardine, a friend of his uncle, and meets the baron's lovely daughter Rose. When wild Highlanders visit Bradwardine's castle, Edward is intrigued and goes to the mountain lair of the Clan Mac-Ivor, meeting the Chieftain Fergus and his sister Flora, who turn out to be active Jacobites preparing for
600-452: Is inconclusive, but it was probably begun in 1808 and laid aside, continued in 1810 and again laid aside, and eventually taken up and completed in the later part of 1813. The second and third volumes were written in the spring and early summer of 1814. Scott had an intimate acquaintance with Jacobite history, and Waverley draws on an extensive range of anecdotal and historical literary material. He had talked to people who had been involved in
640-541: Is increasingly attracted by Edward. Ch. 15 A Creagh, and its Consequences: Some six weeks into Edward's stay the Tully-Veolan cattle are stolen, Bradwardine having refused to continue paying 'black-mail' to Fergus Mac-Ivor. Ch. 16 An Unexpected Ally Appears: Evan Dhu Maccombich arrives from Fergus to make peace, and Edward sets out with him to experience the Highlands. Ch. 17 The Hold of a Highland Robber: Edward
680-430: Is induced by stories of family history told by his aunt Rachael to indulge in fanciful meditation. Ch. 5 Choice of a Profession: To prevent Edward succumbing to the charms of a local beauty Miss Cæcilia Stubbs, Rachael sets in train negotiations which result in his receiving an army commission. The author apologises for the lengthy but necessary introductory chapters. Ch. 6 The Adieus of Waverley: Sir Everard gives Edward
720-646: Is not always included as part of the Waverley Novels series. The novels were all originally printed by James Ballantyne on the Canongate in Edinburgh. James Ballantyne was the brother of one of Scott's close friends, John Ballantyne ("Printed by James Ballantyne and Co. for Archibald Constable and Co., Edinburgh"). There are two definitive editions. One is the "Magnum Opus", a 48-volume set published between 1829 and 1833 by Robert Cadell , based on previous editions, with new introductions and notes by Scott. This
760-574: Is now that edited by P. D. Garside in 2007, as the first volume of the Edinburgh Edition of the Waverley Novels : this is based on the first edition with emendations to restore authorial readings from the manuscript and the second and third editions. The new Magnum material is included in Volume 25a. It is the time of the Jacobite uprising of 1745 which sought to restore the Stuart dynasty in
800-651: The Battle of Prestonpans of September 1745. The battle is recounted in some detail. Undaunted by the light, inaccurate guns, the Highlander army continues its charge; however, the centre becomes bogged down in marshy land, and in driving forward the men's different speeds of advance cause them to form into a "V". One of the soldiers who tumbles into the marsh is the Hanoverian Colonel Talbot, whom Waverley picks up on his horse, saving his life. This man
840-475: The Waverley novels before 1827, publication was anonymous. The price was one guinea (£1.05). The first edition was followed by two further editions, together comprising 4000 copies, in the same year, with small authorial revisions, and by several more editions extending into the early 1820s: Scott was involved in at least one of these, the sixth edition of 1816. In early 1826 Scott returned to Waverley , revising
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#1732776061892880-478: The 1745 uprising, or to those who had known them. He drew on the resources of his extensive library for relevant printed material. Among the most consistently helpful books were: The first edition of Waverley , in three volumes, consisting of 1000 copies, was published in Edinburgh on 7 July 1814 by Archibald Constable and Co. and in London later in the month by Longman , Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown. As with all
920-501: The Cameronian Gilfillan to escort him to Stirling. Ch. 10 (33) A Confidant: Morton encourages Edward and gives him information about Gilfillan. Ch. 11 (34) Things Mend a Little: Edward shares an increasingly relaxed meal with Mellville and Morton which is interrupted by the sound of Gilfillan's drum. Waverley Novels The Waverley Novels are a long series of novels by Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832). For nearly
960-403: The Canongate in Edinburgh. James Ballantyne was the brother of one of Scott's close friends, John Ballantyne ("Printed by James Ballantyne and Co. for Archibald Constable and Co., Edinburgh"). There are two definitive editions. One is the "Magnum Opus", a 48-volume set published between 1829 and 1833 by Robert Cadell , based on previous editions, with new introductions and notes by Scott. This
1000-421: The Jacobites are eventually defeated. Scott chose to publish his later novels as being "by the author of Waverley ". In a letter shortly after publication, Scott writes: "I shall not own Waverley ; my chief reason is that it would prevent me of the pleasure of writing again." His series of works on similar themes written during the same period have become collectively known as the " Waverley Novels ". The novel
1040-586: The Lowlands. Before an innkeeper Ebenezer Cruickshanks takes over as guide, Callum gives Edward a letter from Fergus enclosing a poem by Flora on the grave of an English captain. Ch. 7 (30) Shows that the Loss of a Horse's Shoe may be a Serious Inconvenience: A political altercation between a blacksmith Micklewrath and his wife results in Edward being suspected of Jacobite allegiance; he shoots in self-defence, wounding
1080-495: The Same Subject: Flora indicates to Edward that she can never fulfil his idea of domestic happiness and urges him to return to England. Ch. 5 (28) A Letter from Tully-Veolan: Gellatley delivers a letter from Rose warning Edward that a search for him is under way. He decides to go to Edinburgh to justify his conduct. Ch. 6 (29) Waverley's Reception in the Lowlands after his Highland Tour: Callum Beg escorts Edward to
1120-610: The Whigs, which almost leads his older brother Sir Everard, a confirmed Tory and bachelor, to disinherit him and his family, but he has second thoughts and warms to Edward as a young boy. Ch. 3 Education: Transferred to Sir Everard's seat, Waverley-Honour, to be educated by his chaplain Mr Pembroke, Edward is allowed to follow a lively but undisciplined course of reading which stimulates his imagination rather than benefiting his understanding. Ch. 4 Castle-building: The adolescent Edward
1160-460: The hamlet and estate of Tully-Veolan. Ch. 9 More of the Manor House and its Environs: Edward encounters a half-wit servant David Gellatley who introduces him to the butler. Ch. 10 Rose Bradwardine and her Father: Edward encounters Rose Bradwardine and her father, who gives an account of four guests expected for dinner. Ch. 11 The Banquet: After a bibulous meal Balmawhapple insults Edward at
1200-403: The insurrection. Edward has overstayed his leave and is accused of desertion and treason, then arrested. The highlanders rescue him from his escort and take him to the Jacobite stronghold at Doune Castle , then on to Holyrood Palace , where he meets Bonnie Prince Charlie, with whom he is charmed. Encouraged by the beautiful Flora Mac-Ivor, Edward goes over to the Jacobite cause and takes part in
1240-554: The local inn. Ch. 12 Repentance, and a Reconciliation: Bradwardine reconciles Edward and an apologetic Balmawhapple. Rose tells Gellatley's story. Ch. 13 A More Rational Day than the Last: After hunting with Bradwardine, Edward is entertained by Rose, who tells how Gellatley's mother Janet had been regarded as a witch. Ch. 14 A Discovery—Waverley becomes Domesticated at Tully-Veolan: Prompted by Gellatley, Edward discovers that Bradwardine has fought Balmawhapple on his behalf. Rose
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1280-446: The original appearance with Bradwardine's family crests. The Talbots bought their own estate near Waverley Honour, while the Baron's family estate is restored to his ownership by Edward Waverley, using the funds from selling his late father's home. Principal characters in bold Volume One Ch. 1 Introductory: The author introduces his work to the reader. Ch. 2 Waverley Honour.—A Retrospect: Edward Waverley's father Richard defects to
1320-542: The person of Charles Edward Stuart , known as "Bonnie Prince Charlie". A young English dreamer and soldier, Edward Waverley, is sent to Scotland that year. He journeys north from his aristocratic family home, Waverley-Honour, in the south of England, first to the Scottish Lowlands and the home of family friend Baron Bradwardine, then into the Highlands and the heart of the rebellion and its aftermath. Edward
1360-669: The smith. Ch. 8 (31) An Examination: Edward is examined by the Justice of the Peace Major Mellville, with Mr Morton the minister; the case against him mounts up, including evidence that by means of an agent he had tempted his compatriot Sergeant Houghton to desert to the Jacobite cause. Ch. 9 (32) A Conference, and the Consequences: Morton and Mellville discuss Edward's case, and the Colonel decides to ask
1400-580: The text and writing an introduction and notes for a complete edition of the Waverley Novels: this took some time to materialise after the 1826 financial crash, but eventually the novel appeared as the first and second volumes of the "Magnum" edition in June and July 1829. The first critical edition, by Claire Lamont , was published by the Clarendon Press, Oxford, in 1981. The standard edition
1440-558: The towns of Waverly, Colorado ; Waverly, Nebraska ; Waverly, Illinois ; Waverly, South Dakota ; Waverly, New York ; Waverley, Nova Scotia ; Waverly, Ohio ; Waverly Hall, Georgia ; Waverly, Tennessee , and Waverly, Iowa , take their names from these novels, as does Waverley School in Louisville, Kentucky, which later became the Waverly Hills Sanatorium . The unincorporated community of Ellerslie, Georgia
1480-421: The towns of Waverly, Colorado ; Waverly, Nebraska ; Waverly, Illinois ; Waverly, South Dakota ; Waverly, New York ; Waverley, Nova Scotia ; Waverly, Ohio ; Waverly Hall, Georgia ; Waverly, Tennessee , and Waverly, Iowa , take their names from these novels, as does Waverley School in Louisville, Kentucky, which later became the Waverly Hills Sanatorium . The unincorporated community of Ellerslie, Georgia
1520-482: Was the basis of almost all subsequent editions until the appearance of the standard modern edition, the Edinburgh Edition of the Waverley Novels , a 30-volume set, based on early-edition texts emended mainly from the surviving manuscripts, published by Edinburgh University Press between 1993 and 2012. In Scotland, Waverley Station and Waverley Bridge in Edinburgh were named after these novels. In North America,
1560-426: Was the basis of almost all subsequent editions until the appearance of the standard modern edition, the Edinburgh Edition of the Waverley Novels , a 30-volume set, based on early-edition texts emended mainly from the surviving manuscripts, published by Edinburgh University Press between 1993 and 2012. In Scotland, Waverley Station and Waverley Bridge in Edinburgh were named after these novels. In North America,
1600-409: Was well-received by contemporary critics, and well-liked by those who purchased novels in the early 19th century. It has continued in favour with later critics. In 1818 Scott was granted a baronetcy, becoming Sir Walter Scott. It was an open secret that he was "the author of Waverley ", and he admitted this at a public dinner in 1827. Evidence about the composition of the first volume of Waverley
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