The Western Antiquary, or Devon and Cornwall Note-Book, Vol. 8 (Classic Reprint): July, 1888, to June, 1889 - Couverture souple

Wright, William Henry Kearley

 
9780282903725: The Western Antiquary, or Devon and Cornwall Note-Book, Vol. 8 (Classic Reprint): July, 1888, to June, 1889

Synopsis

Explore the West Country’s lore in a single, engaging volume. This edition of The Western Antiquary combines history, topography, and literary notes from July 1888 to June 1889, focused on Devon and Cornwall.

Framed by an inviting preface, the issue offers a blend of scholarly articles and practical notes. Readers will encounter discussions of ballads, local antiquities, and the people who shaped the region’s past, all written for general readers and devoted antiquarians alike.

- Delve into Ballads in the West and the changing fate of traditional folk literature
- Read notes on Exeter antiquities, historic churches, and old topographies
- Discover relics and legends tied to notable figures like Drake and the Armada
- Explore editorials, queries, and correspondence that illuminate West Country history

Ideal for fans of local history, Devon and Cornwall lore, and mid-Victorian antiquarian scholarship.

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9780266594222: The Western Antiquary, or Devon and Cornwall Note-Book, Vol. 8: July, 1888, to June, 1889 (Classic Reprint)

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0266594220 ISBN 13 :  9780266594222
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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