Bits O' Broad Devon: For Parish Entertainments (1906)

By William Weeks

Book Overview

Bits O' Broad Devon: For Parish Entertainments is a book written by William Weeks and published in 1906. The book is a collection of humorous and entertaining sketches, songs, and recitations that are intended to be performed at parish entertainments in the Devon region of England. The pieces in the book are written in the local dialect and feature a variety of characters and situations that would be familiar to the people of the region. The book includes instructions on how to stage the performances and suggestions for costumes and props. It also includes a glossary of Devonshire words and phrases to help readers understand the dialect. Overall, Bits O' Broad Devon is a charming and entertaining glimpse into the culture and traditions of rural Devon in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166436918
• ISBN13: 9781166436919
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"