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The Walter Scott Library

The Walter Scott Library

By: Sir Walter Scott
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 The Walter Scott Library brings the great historical novels of Sir Walter Scott to life through complete, immersive readings. Journey through chivalry, clan loyalty, and the dramatic landscapes of Scotland and medieval Britain - one chapter at a time. Whether you’re rediscovering classics like Ivanhoe and Waverley or exploring Scott for the first time, this podcast offers a rich literary escape into the past.Public domain
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  • Waverley Volume 1 Chapter XVI - An Unexpected Ally Appears

    Waverley Volume 1 Chapter XVI - An Unexpected Ally Appears
    Mar 1 2026
    In which a meeting between venerable Highland chieftains is renewed with dignified ceremony and hospitable accord, fostering tales and customs that enrich an eager Lowlander’s understanding of these mountain clans. Embarking upon a rugged and romantic night journey through wild passes and heathered bogs, our young traveller is guided by a stalwart Gael toward a mysterious loch, his imagination stirred by the venerable landscape and the promise of adventure.
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    22 mins
  • Waverley Volume 1 Chapter XVIII - Waverley Proceeds on His Journey

    Waverley Volume 1 Chapter XVIII - Waverley Proceeds on His Journey
    Mar 1 2026
    In which the young Edward Waverley finds himself deserted in a secret Highland cavern, where he encounters the hardy and hospitable folk of the loch and learns of their wild and lawless ways amidst rugged natural beauty. As he journeys through the hills, he meets the dignified and complex chieftain Fergus Mac-Ivor, whose presence and manner strike a balance of charm and latent command, setting the tone for the shifting allegiances of the Highlands.
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    28 mins
  • Waverley Volume 1 Chapter XVII - The Hold of a Highland Robber

    Waverley Volume 1 Chapter XVII - The Hold of a Highland Robber
    Mar 1 2026
    In which the weary traveller is conveyed by stealthy boat into the eerie recesses of a cavern lit by fire and torchlight, where he encounters a band of Highland freebooters led by the surprisingly well-mannered yet inscrutable Donald Bean Lean. Within this cavernous hold, the curious Edward Waverley partakes of coarse fare and keen insight, observing the curious customs, vivid personalities, and guarded mysteries of the outlaw’s stronghold.
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    13 mins
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