Sir Andrew Wylie, Of That Ilk

John Galt

Published by William Blackwood, UK, 1822

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Sir Andrew Wylie, Of That Ilk by John Galt First Edition William Blackwood 1822, In three volumes. G+ copies in contemporary covers. No inscriptions or marks and contents clean throughout. Covers and spines showing general signs of wear. Sir Andrew Wylie, of That Ilk is a novel by John Galt, first published in 1822. It is a picaresque novel that tells the story of the rise and fall of Sir Andrew Wylie, a Scottish laird. The novel is set in the late 18th century, and follows Sir Andrew's life from his childhood as a poor orphan to his adulthood as a wealthy landowner. Sir Andrew is ambitious and determined to make a name for himself, and he uses his intelligence and wit to achieve his goals. However, Sir Andrew is also arrogant and self-absorbed, and his ambition eventually leads to his downfall. Sir Andrew Wylie, of That Ilk is a well-written and entertaining novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into Scottish society in the late 18th century. It is a story of ambition, greed, and the consequences of unchecked pride. Seller Inventory # 007741

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sir Andrew Wylie, Of That Ilk

Publisher: William Blackwood, UK

Publication Date: 1822

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good+

Edition: 1st Edition