Cockshut, A. O. J. The Achievement of Walter Scott. New York: New York University Press, 1969. An excellent exploration of Scott's use of the historical novel.

Corson, J. C. A Bibliography of Sir Walter Scott, 1797-1940. 1943. Reprint.

New York: Burt Franklin, 1943. An extensive listing of critical studies.

Daiches, David. Sir Walter Scott and His World. New York: Viking, 1971. A useful critical study, suitable for high school students.

Grierson, H. J. C. Sir Walter Scott, Bart.

New York: Columbia University Press, 1938. An intelligent supplement in its facts and evaluations to the Lockhart biography.

Hart, Francis R. The Scottish Novel: From Smollett to Spark. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1978. A fine survey of Scottish prose fiction, especially the romance novel.

Johnson, Edgar. Sir Walter Scott: The Great Unknown. New York: Macmillan, 1970. A modern, highly reputable fullscale biography. Best suited to adult readers.

Lockhart, J. G. Memoirs of the Life...