Walter Scott was one of the most important writers of the 19th century, and his works helped define the genre of historical fiction. This volume collects Scott's best-known works, including the famous Waverley Novels and his poetry. With its vivid characters, sweeping narratives, and rich historical detail, this is a collection that will be treasured by readers for generations to come.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.