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100 1 _aSykes, D. F. E.,
_d1856-1920
245 1 0 _aMiriam: A Tale of Pole Moor and the Greenfield Hills
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-03-09
508 _aProduced by John Parkinson
520 _a"Miriam: A Tale of Pole Moor and the Greenfield Hills" by D. F. E. Sykes is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set in the early 19th century, specifically around 1832, and explores life in Yorkshire, focusing on the complex interactions between local residents and a community of Romany gypsies known as the Burnplatters. The story is anchored by the character Miriam, offering insights into her life along with the perspectives of other protagonists entwined in the tale. The opening of the novel introduces the context of the Saddleworth Wakes, a local event set against a backdrop of moorland life. It features characters such as Abel, who navigates his relationship with his friend Jim, and their interactions highlight their humble origins and social aspirations. The scene is vibrant with local dialect, capturing the essence of the community's dynamics and setting the tone for the conflicts and relationships that will unfold throughout the story. The introduction of the Burnplatters adds an intriguing layer, suggesting tensions between different social groups, particularly revolving around themes of love, tradition, and survival in an evolving landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYorkshire (England) -- Fiction
653 _aMurder -- Fiction
653 _aRomanies -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54333
999 _c95167
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