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  • Lancashire Folk-lore (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Illustrative of the Superstitious Beliefs and Practices, Local Customs and Usages of the People of the County Palatine

    by Thomas Turner Wilkinson, John Harland, Miles Kelmere ...
    Lancashire Folk-lore gathers the beliefs, legends, customs, charms, proverbial sayings, and seasonal observances of a county rich in vernacular memory. Moving between anecdote, antiquarian record, oral tale, ritual description, and local history, the volume captures a world of boggarts, witches, omens, healing practices, household rites, and calendar festivities. Situated within the nineteenth ... Read more

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  • Lancashire Folk-lore

    Enriched edition. Illustrative of the Superstitious Beliefs and Practices, Local Customs and Usages of the People of the County Palatine

    by Thomas Turner Wilkinson, John Harland, Rowan Silvershaw ...
    Embodying the rich tapestry of regional cultural traditions, *Lancashire Folk-lore* offers readers a comprehensive look into the vibrant folkloric history of Lancashire. This anthology, curated with precision by Thomas Turner Wilkinson and John Harland, traverses a range of literary styles, encompassing both prose and lyrical representations of local myths, legends, and customs. The collection ... Read more

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  • Lancashire Folk-lore: Illustrative of the Superstitious Beliefs and Practices, Local Customs and Usages of the People of the County Palatine

    by John Harland ...
    Folk-lore, though a term that will not be found in our standard dictionaries, from Johnson down to Webster, is nevertheless simply a modern combination of two genuine old English words—Folc, the folk, the people, "the common people;" and Lár, Laer, Lora, learning, doctrine, precept, law. In the earlier days of our English tongue, folk-land, folk-gemote, folk-right, &c., were terms in common use, ... Read more

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  • Lancashire Folk-lore

    Enriched edition. Illustrative of the Superstitious Beliefs and Practices, Local Customs and Usages of the People of the County Palatine

    by Thomas Turner Wilkinson, John Harland, Evan Fairchild ...
    Lancashire Folk-lore is an enthralling anthology that delves into the rich tapestry of traditions, superstitions, and lore across Lancashire, capturing the region's enchanting cultural heritage. Its pages bring to life a plethora of stories and customs, from the whimsical to the eerie, offering readers a dynamic glimpse into the beliefs and practices that have shaped local identity over centuries. ... Read more

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  • Mr. Midshipman Easy

    by Frederick Marryat ...
    In this stirring tale from the days of wooden ships, a young sailor enters the king's service with some firm but untried egalitarian notions. "Equality Jack" — known formally as Mr. Midshipman Easy — is initiated into the rigid hierarchy of the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. His adventures were recounted in 1836 by the founder and master of naval fiction, Captain Frederick Marryat (1792 ... Read more

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  • Mr. Midshipman Easy (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Sea Adventure Novel

    by Frederick Marryat, Greta Somerwick ...
    First published in 1836, Mr. Midshipman Easy is among the most spirited of Frederick Marryat's naval novels, combining picaresque adventure, social satire, and comedy of education. Its young hero, Jack Easy, goes to sea armed with abstract notions of universal equality learned from his eccentric father, only to encounter the practical hierarchies, dangers, and absurdities of naval life during the ... Read more

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    by Peter Ackroyd, Thomas Wright ...
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    Loved and hated in equal measure, London was for centuries the world's greatest city. Its streets, teeming with history, have always worn a variety of influences, reflecting the diverse crowds who have walked them. Its citizens have witnessed everything from pilgrimages, celebrations, acts of heroism and moments of religious contemplation to riots, executions, grisly murders and disastrous plagues ... Read more

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  • newton forster or, the merchant service

    by captain marryat ...
    The novel follows the adventures of Newton Forster, a young man who begins his career in the British Merchant Service. The story encompasses various maritime adventures, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of life at sea during the early 19th century. Marryat, drawing from his own experiences in the Navy, infused his novels with authenticity and detailed descriptions of naval life."Newton ... Read more

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  • Witches

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    A thorough in depth look at the mysterious secret world of witches worldwide.Contents:ForewordThe Rise And Progress Of SuperstitionThe Gods And Goddesses Of Heathen NationsMythology Of Germany, Great Britain, Scandinavia, EtcNames Of Days, Whence DerivedNames Of Months, Whence DerivedMiracles Performed By Saints And Other Holy Persons, And The Influence Of Sacred RelicsHow The Poets Have Fanned ... Read more

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  • Complete Works of Captain Frederick Marryat (Delphi Classics)

    by Captain Frederick Marryat, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 8 - Delphi Series Four
    An early pioneer of the sea story, Frederick Marryat also achieved fame as an author of children's novels, including the celebrated ‘The Children of the New Forest’. This comprehensive eBook presents Marryat’s complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* ... Read more

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  • Werewolves - Throughout the British Isles (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

    by Montague Summers ...
    This vintage book contains a treatise on the subject of werewolves written by Montague Summers, exploring evidence for their existence found in British historical records, literature, and folklore. This fascinating volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the supernatural and occult, and it is not to be missed by collectors of Summers' famous work. Augustus Montague Summers (1880 ... Read more

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