Waverley Annotated

Walter Scott (1771-1832) is recognized as the father of the modern historical novel.
Doctor of Laws, he was a lawyer, judge and xerife but is remembered for his literary works. His production extends from novels to poetry and theatre.
Walter Scott is most famous for his historical novels that have enchanted generations of readers and contributed to a greater knowledge of the past of England and Scotland.
Works such as Ivanhoe, The Talisman or Rob Roy, among many others, have had several dozen cinematographic, television and theatrical adaptations and are still among the favorite adventure books by readers of all time.