The Centenary Garland: Being Pictorial Illustrations Of The Novels Of Sir W. Scott (1871) is a book that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish novelist and poet who is considered to be one of the greatest writers of the 19th century. The book contains a collection of illustrations that depict scenes from Scott's novels, such as Ivanhoe, Waverley, and Rob Roy. The illustrations are accompanied by brief descriptions of the scenes they depict, as well as quotes from the novels. The book also includes a biographical sketch of Scott's life and career, written by the editor, William Henry Wills. The Centenary Garland is a beautiful tribute to one of the most beloved writers in English literature, and is sure to be treasured by fans of Sir Walter Scott's work.With Descriptions, Memoir, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.