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“”Who Wrote The Waverley Novels?”” is a book written by William John Fitzpatrick in 1856. The book is an investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the production of the Waverley Novels, a series of historical fiction novels published by Sir Walter Scott under the pseudonym “”Author of Waverley.”” Fitzpatrick delves into the various theories and speculations surrounding the true authorship of the novels, including the possibility that Scott had help from other writers or that he plagiarized parts of his work. He also examines the evidence supporting Scott as the sole author and the reasons why he may have chosen to use a pseudonym. The book provides a detailed analysis of the literary and historical context of the Waverley Novels and offers insights into the publishing industry of the time. Fitzpatrick’s investigation includes interviews with contemporary writers, publishers, and scholars, as well as a thorough examination of Scott’s personal papers and correspondence. Overall, “”Who Wrote The Waverley Novels?”” is a fascinating exploration of one of the most enduring mysteries in English literature and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the works of Sir Walter Scott.And An Inquiry Into The Literary Aid Which Sir Walter Scott May Have Received From Other Persons.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.