The Ballad Of The Wind, The Devil And Lincoln Minster: A Lincolnshire Legend (1898)

By Arnold Frost

Book Overview

The Ballad Of The Wind, The Devil And Lincoln Minster: A Lincolnshire Legend (1898) is a book written by Arnold Frost. The book is a retelling of a local legend from Lincolnshire, England. The legend tells the story of a fierce wind that terrorizes the town of Lincoln and the surrounding countryside. The wind is said to be the work of the devil, who is trying to destroy the town and its famous cathedral, Lincoln Minster.The book is written in the form of a ballad, a traditional style of poetry that tells a story in a musical and rhythmic way. The ballad is accompanied by illustrations that bring the story to life and capture the atmosphere of the Lincolnshire landscape.The story follows the efforts of the people of Lincoln to protect their town and their beloved cathedral from the devil's wind. The hero of the story is a young man named Tom, who sets out to confront the devil and save his town. Along the way, Tom meets a beautiful girl named Lucy, who helps him in his quest.The book is a fascinating glimpse into the folklore and traditions of Lincolnshire, and it captures the spirit of the region in a vivid and engaging way. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English folklore and legends, and it will appeal to readers of all ages.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: 1165742268
• ISBN13: 9781165742264
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"