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100 1 _aBlakeborough, Richard,
_d1850-1918
245 1 0 _aWit, Character, Folklore & Customs of the North Riding of Yorkshire :
_bWith a Glossary of over 4,000 Words and Idioms Now in Use
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-08-21
508 _aProduced by Brian Coe, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Wit, Character, Folklore & Customs of the North Riding of Yorkshire" by Richard Blakeborough is a collection of anecdotes and observations reflecting the local wit and customs, likely written in the late 19th century. The work captures the essence of Yorkshire character through various humorous stories, sayings, and reflections on the dialect and social customs of the North Riding, aiming to preserve them from fading into obscurity. At the start of the work, the author introduces his intent to document the unique wit and character of Yorkshire, emphasizing the cautious yet practical mindset of its people. He provides illustrative stories revealing their straightforwardness, humor, and the nuances of their dialect. Through relatable anecdotes, Blakeborough paints a vivid picture of these residents, highlighting how their traditional views often clash with modernity, and illustrating their independent spirit and pride through humorous exchanges. The initial chapters draw readers into the richness of local culture and the distinctively candid personality of Yorkshire folk. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYorkshire (England) -- Social life and customs
653 _aFolklore -- England -- Yorkshire
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62999
999 _c103823
_d103823