"Old Death. Volume 1" is an exciting historical novel by the Scottish writer Walter Scott. In this book, the author recreates a difficult period of Scottish history - religious conflicts and the struggle for power. The main action unfolds in the middle of the 17th century, when Scotland was going through times of anxiety and internal political confrontations. The main character, an old gravedigger, travels the country to collect stories and legends about the heroes of days gone by. This book is full of intrigue, adventure and spiritual reflections that will captivate the reader from the first lines. "Old Death. Volume 1" is not only an exciting adventure, but also an in-depth study of the history and culture of Scotland.