Jonathan Oldbuck
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Jonathan Oldbuck is the leading character in Sir Walter Scott's 1816 novel The Antiquary. In accordance with Scottish custom he is often addressed by the name of his house, Monkbarns. He is devoted to
"The Laird of Monkbarns Arming Himself on the Alarm of Invasion" by William Allan, engraved by Charles Warren
The Antiquary
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The Antiquary, the third of the Waverley novels published in 1816 by Walter Scott, centres on the character of an antiquary: an amateur historian, archaeologist and collector of items of dubious antiq
Jonathan Oldbuck
…Jonathan Oldbuck is the leading character in Sir Walter Scott's 1816 novel The Antiquary. In accordance with Scottish custom he is often addressed by the name of his house, Monkbarns. He is devoted to the study and collection of old coins…
The Antiquary 1st ed
Oldbuck shows Lovel an historical landmark
Taking refuge on a cliff
Sir Arthur and Dousterswivel Searching for the Treasure, the Dalziel Brothers, 1886.