Red Cap Tales, Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North

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Red Cap Tales, Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North

by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett, Walter Scott

EN·~8 hours·29 chapters

Chapters

29 total

RED CAP TALES

0:03

RED CAP TALES

0:07

S. R. CROCKETT

0:13

THE WHY! - FOUR CHILDREN WOULD NOT READ SCOTT

1:33

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS - By SIMON HARMON VEDDER

1:27

RED CAP TALES

0:00

CERTAIN SMALL PHARAOHS THAT KNEW NOT JOSEPH

8:00

RED CAP TALES - TOLD FROM - WAVERLEY

0:02

THE FIRST TALE FROM "WAVERLEY" - I. GOOD-BYE TO WAVERLEY-HONOUR

25:19

THE SECOND TALE FROM "WAVERLEY" - I. THE CATTLE-LIFTING

18:46

Description

A mischievous narrator claims to have pilfered a handful of classic adventure tales from the wizard’s treasure chest, reshaping them into bite‑sized stories that sparkle for younger ears. The collection re‑imagines familiar heroes—Waverley, Rob Roy, and their companions—through the eyes of a lively cast of childlike figures such as Sweetheart, Hugh John, Sir Toady Lion and Maid Margaret. With witty asides and charming illustrations, each vignette feels like a sweet treat, inviting listeners to dip into the world of Sir Walter’s romances without the weight of dense prose.

The author’s aim is simple: to coax reluctant readers into the magic of historic novels by presenting them as playful, picture‑filled adventures. The tales linger on the first daring escapades, hinting at daring duels, mysterious warnings and the occasional mischievous cap that disappears in a flash. Listeners will find a warm, nostalgic bridge between the grand narratives of the past and the bright curiosity of today’s young imaginations.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (479K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Emille and the Booksmiths at http://www.eBookForge.net

Release date

2007-09-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett

S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett

1860–1914

A Scottish storyteller of adventure, history, and rural life, he became a bestseller in the 1890s with vivid tales rooted in Galloway and the Borders. His books mix romance, action, and a strong sense of place, which helped make him one of the better-known popular novelists of his day.

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Walter Scott

Walter Scott

1771–1832

A giant of Scottish literature, this poet and novelist helped invent the historical novel and turned Scotland’s past into gripping, widely loved stories. His books blended adventure, memory, and folklore in ways that shaped fiction across Europe.

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