Scott's classic adventure story is set against the wild and turbulent backdrop of the Jacobite uprising. An impetuous young man finds himself drawn to the noble and charismatic outlaw, Robert Roy Macgregor, fighting on behalf of the Scottish people to overthrow their English oppressors.
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An historical novel as gripping as Scott's Ivanhoe. It is a tale of adventure in the 18th century, set in the Scottish highlands, whose hero is the legendary maverick outlaw Rob Roy Macgregor. Soon to be released by United Artists as a major motion picture starring Liam Neeson, John Hurt, Jessica Lange and Tim Roth.
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Softcover. Zustand: Fair. Beschriftungen / Markierungen; Spuren von Feuchtigkeit / Nasse; Leichte Risse; Gebogener Buchrucken. Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title--offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords. This edition of Rob Roy includes a Foreword. Having fallen into disgrace with his businessman father, Francis Osbaldistone is banished to Scotland with the hope that the impetuous young man might mend his ways. But the political situation he finds is as turbulent and wild as the land itself. Against the backdrop of the Jacobite uprising, Frank finds himself drawn to the noble and charismatic outlaw Robert Roy MacGregor, whose daring and courageous exploits on behalf of the Scottish people to overthrow their English oppressors has earned him the reputation as the Robin Hood of the Highlands. First published in 1817, Rob Roy , with its high adventure, cunning plot twists, daring escapes, and passionate romances, is an unforgettable portrait of one of Scotland's greatest heroes. Artikel-Nr. 05e32521-e4ed-4408-aa90-82c2b681bc56
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