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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aLegends of Lancashire |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2016-02-11 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aThe Battle of Wigan Lane -- The witches of Furness -- The Devil's Wall -- The prophetess and the rebel -- The Spectre Coach -- The cross and Lady Mabel -- Lancaster Castle. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Legends of Lancashire" by Peter Landreth is a collection of historical legends written in the early 19th century. The book aims to explore the rich tapestry of Lancashire's past, presenting tales of its notable events, individuals, and supernatural lore, such as battles, witches, and moments of intrigue. Through these narratives, Landreth seeks to preserve the essence of the county's history that has been overshadowed by modernity. The opening of the work introduces the Chronicler, a figure steeped in tradition and history, who invites readers into a bygone era marked by chivalry and drama. He conveys a profound nostalgia for the past as he prepares to recount various legends, beginning with the dramatic "Battle of Wigan Lane." The Chronicler laments the loss of the grandeur of Lancashire, presenting characters like the noble Sir Gilbert Houghton and Anne Houghton against the backdrop of political strife during the English Civil War. The initial chapters not only set the stage for the dramatic events to unfold but also illustrate the interplay between personal and historical narratives, illustrating how deeply intertwined individual lives are with the larger fabric of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aLegends -- England -- Lancashire | ||
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