Th' History o' Haworth Railway : fra' th' beginnin' to th' end, wi' an ackaant o' th' oppnin' serrimony

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bill o'th' Hoylus End, 1836-1897

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Th' History o' Haworth Railway" by Bill o'th' Hoylus End is a humorous historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the inception and construction of the railway line connecting Haworth and Keighley, capturing the local community's enthusiasm and challenges throughout the process. Through its unique dialect and playful tone, it paints a vivid picture of the societal dynamics in a small Yorkshire town during a time of infrastructural change. The narrative follows the inhabitants of Haworth as they strive to obtain a railway line, filled with comedic misadventures and quirky characters. They experience numerous setbacks, including a cow devouring their plans and mishaps during construction. Despite the various obstacles, community spirit prevails as townsfolk prepare for the grand opening festivities. Emphasizing camaraderie, shared struggles, and the anticipation of modernity, the book offers a charming perspective on a pivotal moment in local history, blending humor with a heartfelt sense of belonging and pride. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Transcribed from the 1902 (10th edition) by David Price. Many thanks to Local Studies, Bradford Central Library, for allowing their copy of the pamphlet to be transcribed

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2009-01-20