
audiobook
by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett, Walter Scott
RED CAP TALES
RED CAP TALES
S. R. CROCKETT
THE WHY! - FOUR CHILDREN WOULD NOT READ SCOTT
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS - By SIMON HARMON VEDDER
RED CAP TALES
CERTAIN SMALL PHARAOHS THAT KNEW NOT JOSEPH
RED CAP TALES - TOLD FROM - WAVERLEY
THE FIRST TALE FROM "WAVERLEY" - I. GOOD-BYE TO WAVERLEY-HONOUR
THE SECOND TALE FROM "WAVERLEY" - I. THE CATTLE-LIFTING
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.
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.

1860–1914
Best known for vivid Scottish romances and historical adventures, this prolific storyteller turned memories of rural Galloway into novels that won a wide popular audience. His books helped carry local speech, legend, and landscape far beyond Scotland.
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1771–1832
A master of adventure, romance, and history, this Scottish writer helped shape the modern historical novel. His stories of clan loyalties, chivalry, and national memory made books like Ivanhoe and the Waverley novels famous across Europe.
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by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett

by Walter Scott

by Walter Scott

by Walter Scott

by Walter Scott

by Walter Scott

by Walter Scott

by Walter Scott