Tales of Northumbria

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pease, Howard, 1863-1928

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Tales of Northumbria" by Howard Pease is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich culture, character, and landscapes of Northumberland, depicting a varied tapestry of life in this northern English county. The collection showcases a mixture of humor, local dialect, and poignant storytelling, often focusing on characters that embody the unique traits of Northumbrian identity. The opening of the volume sets the tone for the collection, reflecting on the distinct qualities of Northumbrian people and their landscape. It begins with a contemplation on the pride and self-satisfaction found within the Northumbrian character, noting how historical shifts have affected their traditional ways. Various tales, starting with "A Long Main," introduce interesting characters like Geordie Crozier, who reminisces about his family's history, blending cultural anecdotes with lively dialect. The narrative captures the essence of Northumbrian life, sporting traditions, and the backdrop of rural existence, inviting readers to delve into this vivid portrayal of a captivating region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Northumberland

'A long main'

The squire's last ride

À l'outrance

'T'owd squire'

An 'ammytoor' detective

'In memoriov'm'

'The heckler' upon womenfolk

The 'Caleb Jay'

Geordie Armstrong 'the Jesu-yte'

'Geordie ride-the-stang'

Yankee Bill and Quaker John

The protégé

The Spanish doubloon.

Credits:

Produced by sp1nd, obstobst and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-01-06