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The Lady Of The Lake
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The Lady Of The Lake Hardcover - 2015

by Walter Scott

About this book

The Lady of the Lake marked the pinnacle of Scott's popularity as a poet. With 25,000 copies sold in eight months, it broke all records for the sale of poetry. Known as a romantic poem, it tells about love and honor amidst a bitter rivalry between King James V and the Douglas family. The book is set in the Trossachs region of Scotland and  it is composed of six cantos, each concern the action of a single day. 


From the publisher

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First Edition Identification

The first edition of The Lady of the Lake was published on 8 May 1810 in Edinburgh by John Ballantyne and Co.,  and in London on 16 May by Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, and William Miller. The price was two guineas (£2 2s or £2.10), and 2000 copies were printed.

Features a contemporary binding of half dark brown calf, gilt-panelled spine, and marbled boards.


Details

  • Title The Lady Of The Lake
  • Author Walter Scott
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 334
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Palala Press
  • Date 2015-12
  • ISBN 9781347714058 / 1347714057
  • Weight 1.42 lbs (0.64 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.75 in (23.39 x 15.60 x 1.91 cm)

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