Woodstock opens in farce, yet it is one of Scott's darkest novels. It deals with revolution, to Scott the most disturbing of all subjects: 'it appears that every step we made towards liberty, has but brought us in view of more terrific perils'. Written during the financial crisis which led to his insolvency in January 1826, the novel, Scott feared, 'would not stand the test'. Yet it does: it is set in England in 1651 as Parliamentary forces hunt the fugitive Charles Stewart who days previously had been defeated at Worcester ...
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Woodstock opens in farce, yet it is one of Scott's darkest novels. It deals with revolution, to Scott the most disturbing of all subjects: 'it appears that every step we made towards liberty, has but brought us in view of more terrific perils'. Written during the financial crisis which led to his insolvency in January 1826, the novel, Scott feared, 'would not stand the test'. Yet it does: it is set in England in 1651 as Parliamentary forces hunt the fugitive Charles Stewart who days previously had been defeated at Worcester. In the superb portrait of Cromwell we see a self-torturing despot who attempts to be in full control in the name of religion; in the rakish Charles we see a man without self-reflection whose own libertarianism after his restoration to the English throne in 1660 permitted a great burgeoning in scientific enquiry and the arts.This edition of Woodstock is based on the first, but emended in the light of readings in the manuscript and proofs that were misread, and at times deliberately suppressed, as Scott's own hand-written words were turned into a printed book.
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Add this copy of Woodstock to cart. $6.82, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2017 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.
Add this copy of Woodstock to cart. $12.74, good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Dutton Adult.
Add this copy of Woodstock to cart. $15.23, good condition, Sold by Cambridge Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, Gloucestershire, UNITED KINGDOM.
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No date. Collins. Hard Cover. Book-Good, gilt titles & decoration on spine, red boards, spine sunned. 6x4. 522pp. Frontis & some b/w plates by Wilmot Lunt.
Add this copy of Woodstock to cart. $15.24, good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1972 by HarperCollins Distribution Servi.
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Good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Add this copy of Woodstock (Everyman's Library) to cart. $15.70, good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1969 by Dutton Books.
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Good. Ex-Library Book. Has usual library markings and stamps inside. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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Add this copy of Woodstock to cart. $16.36, very good condition, Sold by P.N. Emery rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bridlington, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1877 by London: Bradbury, Agnew, & Co..
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Very Good. Reprint. 32mo, 600 pages. Hardback in very good condition in green cloth. No dust jacket. Ownership stamp on fly title page. (The Handy Volume Waverley; 21). 40450.
Add this copy of Woodstock to cart. $17.16, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1871 by Adam & Charles Black.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Gilt on spine; gilt on cover; blind stamping; edges worn; spine splitting; clean text; age toned; Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN:
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Add this copy of Woodstock (Or the Cavalier) to cart. $18.00, good condition, Sold by Bookwitch rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Concord, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1894 by Dana Estes & Co., Boston, 1894.
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Good. No Dj. Book 12 mo., hardback. Waverly Novels. Frontis of Sir Henry Lee receiving the warrant. Front hinge cracked else VG in green boards with gilt lettering and design on spine. 368 pp. including glossary. well preserved and attractive book. Introduction was written in 1832, editor's introduction in 1894, story takes place in 1652.
Add this copy of Woodstock (Everyman's Library) to cart. $19.45, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1974 by Everyman's Library.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0460000721.
