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100 1 _aScott, Daniel
245 1 0 _aBygone Cumberland and Westmorland
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-10-31
505 0 _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.
508 _aProduced by Brian Foley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCumberland (England) -- Social life and customs
653 _aWestmorland (England) -- Social life and customs
653 _aCumberland (England) -- Antiquities
653 _aWestmorland (England) -- Antiquities
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37891
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