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100 1 _aMoorman, F. W.
_q(Frederic William),
_d1872-1919
245 1 0 _aTales of the Ridings
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-04-14
505 0 _aMemoir -- A Laocoon of the Rocks -- Throp's Wife -- The Inner Voice -- B.A. -- Corn-Fever
508 _aProduced by David Fawthrop and Alison Bush
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYorkshire (England) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
700 1 _aVaughan, Charles Edwyn,
_d1854-1922
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18173
999 _c59559
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