This memoir provides an insightful account of the life of Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish novelist, poet, and historian. The author, who was Scott's son-in-law, offers an intimate perspective on Scott's personal and professional life, including his literary endeavors and his involvement in Scottish politics. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in Scottish history, 19th-century literature, and the Romantic Movement. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.