Wit, Character, Folklore & Customs of the North Riding of Yorkshire : With a Glossary of over 4,000 Words and Idioms Now in Use

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blakeborough, Richard, 1850-1918

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Wit, Character, Folklore & Customs of the North Riding of Yorkshire" by Richard Blakeborough is a collection of anecdotes and observations reflecting the local wit and customs, likely written in the late 19th century. The work captures the essence of Yorkshire character through various humorous stories, sayings, and reflections on the dialect and social customs of the North Riding, aiming to preserve them from fading into obscurity. At the start of the work, the author introduces his intent to document the unique wit and character of Yorkshire, emphasizing the cautious yet practical mindset of its people. He provides illustrative stories revealing their straightforwardness, humor, and the nuances of their dialect. Through relatable anecdotes, Blakeborough paints a vivid picture of these residents, highlighting how their traditional views often clash with modernity, and illustrating their independent spirit and pride through humorous exchanges. The initial chapters draw readers into the richness of local culture and the distinctively candid personality of Yorkshire folk. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Brian Coe, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2020-08-21