02172cam a22003253u 4500 18173 UtSlPG 20260610133425.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Moorman, F. W. (Frederic William), 1872-1919 Tales of the Ridings Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-04-14 Memoir -- A Laocoon of the Rocks -- Throp's Wife -- The Inner Voice -- B.A. -- Corn-Fever Produced by David Fawthrop and Alison Bush "Tales of the Ridings" by F. W. Moorman is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work draws inspiration from the rich landscapes, culture, and dialect of Yorkshire, capturing the essence of rural life through vivid narratives and character sketches. The stories explore themes of community, tradition, and the changing social fabric of the countryside. The opening of the collection includes a memoir of the author, providing readers with background on Moorman's life, his deep appreciation for nature, and his influence as an educator. The introductory portion leads into the first story titled "A Laocoon of the Rocks," which introduces the character of Peregrine Ibbotson, a venerable shepherd facing the transformation of his beloved moors due to the enclosure movement. As the story unfolds, Ibbotson grapples with the impending loss of his communal rights and the deep connection he shares with the landscape and its traditions, while his heartache reflects broader changes taking place in rural England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Yorkshire (England) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Vaughan, Charles Edwyn, 1854-1922 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18173 59559 59559