Life of Richard Trevithick, with an Account of His Inventions (Volume 2) (Edition1): A Romance - Softcover

Scott, Walter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9371778032 ISBN 13: 9789371778039

Publisher: Alpha Editions, 2025

Synopsis

A daring tale of honor, love, and high adventure Ivanhoe returns to the shelves as a restored classic for a new age. Sir Walter Scott s Ivanhoe: A Romance is the quintessential medieval romance novel, a sweeping historical adventure fiction that plunges readers into 12th century England where chivalry and knighthood collide with the bitter Norman and Saxon conflict. Follow the wounded hero Wilfred of Ivanhoe, the steadfast Rebecca, the noble King Richard the Lionheart, and a cast of Ivanhoe characters including echoes of the Robin Hood legend through epic medieval battles, courtroom dramas, and tender romantic historical fiction. Scott weaves page-turning action with vivid social detail, balancing tournament spectacle and outlaw daring with questions of honor, identity, and reconciliation. This Sir Walter Scott classic is not merely reissued. Out of print for decades, Alpha Editions has lovingly restored Ivanhoe for today s and future generations. Meticulously edited and remastered, this edition is presented as a collector s item and cultural treasure perfect for casual readers seeking an enthralling story and classic literature collectors building a curated library. Rediscover the grandeur of a classic literature masterpiece that shaped the modern historical novel. Whether you crave sweeping battle scenes, medieval courtship, or the roots of the Robin Hood legend, Ivanhoe delivers an unforgettable journey into the age of chivalry and knighthood.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpha Editions
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9371778032
• ISBN 13: 9789371778039
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 472