Old Mortality

"e;Old Mortality"e; is a historical novel by Walter Scott first published in 1816. Set in south west Scotland during the period 1679-89, it explores the political and religious climate of the time through the eyes of Henry Morton. "e;Old Mortality"e; is considered to be one of Scott's best novels, and is highly recommended for fans of English civil war fiction. Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) was a seminal Scottish playwright, poet, and historical novelist whose novels were and remain to be widely read and enjoyed the world over. Other notables works by this author include: "e;Ivanhoe"e;, "e;Rob Roy"e;, "e;Old Mortality"e;, "e;The Lady of the Lake"e;, "e;Waverley"e;, "e;The Heart of Midlothian"e;, and "e;The Bride of Lammermoor"e;. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.