How did Walter Scott research his novels?
My method was one of diligent immersion. I spent years poring over ancient manuscripts, forgotten ballads, and local traditions. I explored battlefields, castles, and ancient ruins, seeking to absorb the very atmosphere of these places. By collecting and correlating these fragments of evidence, from the grand pronouncements of kings to the humble details of peasant life, I aimed to construct a believable and resonant historical world.
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