* Sir Walter Scott: A famous Scottish novelist and poet, known for works like "Ivanhoe", "Rob Roy", and "Waverley".
* Walter Scott: A 20th century American author who wrote westerns. He's known for "The Ballad of the Sad Cafe".
* William F. Scott: There are a few individuals with this name who have written books or articles, but they're not as well-known as the previous examples.
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