The Tapestried Chamber, and Death of the Laird's Jock by Walter Scott
"The Tapestried Chamber, and Death of the Laird's Jock" by Walter Scott is a collection of two short stories published in 1828. In "The Tapestried Chamber," a distinguished general accepts an invitation to stay at an old castle, only to endure a terrifying nocturnal encounter that leaves him unnerved and desperate to flee. In "Death of the Laird's Jock," an aging Scottish warrior, famed for his prowess with a legendary two-handed sword,
must pass his weapon to his son for one final border combat. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Tapestried Chamber, and Death of the Laird's Jock |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Keepsake_Stories |
| Note | Waverley novel |
| Credits | Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ghost stories |
| Subject | Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1668 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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