02996cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000180012624500380014426400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036850503740039950802040077352013660097753400450234365300520238865300530244065300400249365300410253385600430257499900170261737891UtSlPG20260610133850.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a01027375  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aScott, Daniel10aBygone Cumberland and Westmorland 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-10-310 aAn unparalleled sheriffwick -- Watch and ward -- Fighting bishops and fortified churches -- Some church curiosities -- Manorial laws and curiosities of tenures -- Old-time punishments -- Some legends and superstitions -- Four lucks -- Some old trading laws and customs -- Old-time home life -- Sports and festivities -- On the road -- Old customs -- Old school customs.  aProduced by Brian Foley and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland" by Daniel Scott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the rich history of the counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, exploring various aspects such as local customs, laws, and notable figures throughout its storied past. The author draws on extensive research and documentation to present an in-depth look at the region, providing readers with historical insights and a narrative that emphasizes the significance of local heritage.  The beginning of this work outlines the dedication to Emma and a detailed preface explaining Scott's research methodology over two decades. He acknowledges the wealth of antiquarian studies that have been conducted in these regions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the contributions of various sources. The opening chapters focus on unique topics such as the hereditary nature of the Sheriffwick in Westmorland, the necessity of military watch systems due to its geographical position, and the intersections between ecclesiastical and secular power during turbulent historical periods. Scott's vivid recounting serves to engage readers with the complexities of social life and governance in these counties, setting the stage for an exploration of both well-documented events and local folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCumberland (England) -- Social life and customs  aWestmorland (England) -- Social life and customs  aCumberland (England) -- Antiquities  aWestmorland (England) -- Antiquities40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37891  c78731d78731