Question

Chronicles of the Canongate

Accepted Answer

the inclusive title given by Scott to stories presented as the recollections of Mrs Bethune, Baliol of the Canongate in Edinburgh
they are written down by her friend Mr crystal croftangory, whose own remarkable story serves as an introduction

Chronicles of the Canongate is a collection of stories by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1827 and 1828. They are named after the Canongate, in Edinburgh.

1st series (1827):

'Chrystal Croftangry's Narrative'

'The Highland Widow'

'The Two Drovers'

The Surgeon's Daughter

2nd series (1828):

St Valentine's Day, or, The Fair Maid of Perth

First edition tile page

AuthorSir Walter ScottCountryScotlandLanguageEnglishSeriesChronicles of the Canongate; Waverley NovelsGenreHistorical novelPublisherCadell and Co. (Edinburgh); Simpkin and Marshall (London)

Publication date

1827Media typeprintPages288 (Edinburgh Edition, 2000)Preceded byWoodstock Followed byThe Fair Maid of Perth

Chronicles Canongate Stories Series Fair Maid Inclusive Title