Wit, Character, Folklore And Customs Of The North Riding Of Yorkshire: With A Glossary Of Over Four Thousand Words And Idioms Now In Use (1898)

By Richard Blakeborough

Book Overview

""Wit, Character, Folklore And Customs Of The North Riding Of Yorkshire"" is a book written by Richard Blakeborough in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the unique traits and customs of the North Riding of Yorkshire, a region in northern England. It covers topics such as the local dialect, folklore, and traditions of the region, as well as the character and personality of the people who live there. Additionally, the book includes a glossary of over four thousand words and idioms that are commonly used in the North Riding dialect. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Yorkshire, or for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the language and customs of the region.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: 1120054478
• ISBN13: 9781120054470
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"