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“thomas newbigging”

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  • Lancashire Humour

    by Thomas Newbigging ...
    "Lancashire Humour" by Thomas Newbigging is a delightful exploration of the unique comedic spirit found in the Lancashire region of England. The book captures the essence of local wit, showcasing a variety of humorous anecdotes, characters, and situations that reflect the everyday life of Lancastrians. Newbigging's keen observations and engaging storytelling bring to life the rich tapestry of ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Lancashire Humour

    Enriched edition. Capturing the Essence of Lancashire's Colorful Humor

    by Thomas Newbigging, Julia Dunn ...
    In "Lancashire Humour," Thomas Newbigging presents a rich tapestry of wit and satire that captures the essence of the social and cultural landscape of 19th-century Lancashire. Through a series of interconnected sketches, anecdotes, and humorous tales, Newbigging employs a distinctively colloquial style that resonates with the region's dialect and folk traditions. His adept use of irony and ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Irish Fairy Tales

    by W.b.yeats ...
    Nobel Prize winning writer and poet W.B. Yeats included almost every sort of Irish folk in this marvelous compendium of fairy tales(1892). ... Read more

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  • The Free Fishers

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  • Robert Falconer

    by George MacDonald ...
    Series Book 7 - The Cullen Collection
    The story of a boy's spiritual transformation in the shadow of the Scottish Highlands—from the 19th-century author of David Elginbrod.In George MacDonald's most well-known novel, published in 1868, the quest of young Robert Falconer for his father becomes a parallel quest to break free from the oppressive Calvinist theology of his grandmother. As he struggles to come to terms with the strict ... Read more

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    by P. W. Joyce, Olivia Whitlock ...
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  • The Hedge School; The Midnight Mass; The Donagh

    Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of / William Carleton, Volume Three

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    William Carleton's "The Hedge School; The Midnight Mass; The Donagh" serves as a poignant exploration of rural Irish life in the 19th century, offering readers a nuanced perspective on the socio-economic realities and cultural traditions of the period. Through his vivid storytelling and rich character development, Carleton delves into themes of education, religious practice, and community dynamics ... Read more

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  • Goblin tales of Lancashire

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    INTRODUCTION. Many of the superstitions which still cling to him the Lancashire man of the present day is indebted to his Celtic and Scandinavian ancestors. From them the Horse and Worm stories, and the Giant lore of the northern and southern mountains and fells, have come down, while the relationship of the 'Jinny Greenteeth/ the presiding nymph of the ponds and streams, with allusions to whom ... Read more

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