The Story of Old Mortality [By Sir W. Scott] for Children by S.O.C

<p>The Story of Old Mortality is a captivating adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's classic novel tailored for young readers. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century Scotland this engaging narrative explores the tumultuous period of religious and political strife between the Covenanters and the government forces. Through the eyes of carefully crafted characters and vivid historical details children will be transported to a world of courage loyalty and unwavering faith.</p><p>Harriet Barton skillfully retells Scott's tale making it accessible and enthralling for a younger audience while preserving the essence of the original masterpiece. This edition offers a perfect introduction to historical fiction and Scottish history inviting children to discover the enduring themes of justice freedom and the human spirit. The Story of Old Mortality promises to be a cherished addition to any young reader's library sparking curiosity and fostering a love for literature and history.</p><p>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 was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>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.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. 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.</p>