02658cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000540011324500330016726400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650501450041750801860056252014200074853400450216865300270221365300320224085600430227299900170231551497UtSlPG20260610134203.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBlackmore, R. D.q(Richard Doddridge),d1825-190010aTales from the Telling-House 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-03-190 aSlain by the Doones -- Frida; or, the lover's leap: a legend of the West Country -- George Bowring: a tale of Cader Idris -- Crocker's Hole.  aProduced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Tales from the Telling-House" by R. D. Blackmore is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative appears to delve into the lives and experiences of characters tied to the rugged landscapes of North Devon and Exmoor, intertwining elements of personal drama, folklore, and morality. The opening story introduces us to a few central characters, including the determined Sylvia Ford and her brave father, Sylvester, setting the stage for an examination of their struggles against societal norms and the menacing outlaws known as the Doones.  The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of a foreboding yet beautiful Exmoor landscape, where the old-fashioned lifestyle leads to trials and conflicts. It begins with a reflective tone as Sylvia recalls her father’s past and their life of simplicity, which soon turns tragic when her father is killed by the infamous Doones. This paints a backdrop of loss and resilience, showcasing her emotional turmoil as she grapples with this violence and its implications on her life. The vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue introduce themes of honor, family, and the challenges of navigating life in a world fraught with danger. Through Sylvia's perspective, readers are drawn into a tale that promises adventure, moral dilemmas, and the enduring spirit of its characters against overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories, English  aExmoor (England) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51497  c92335d92335