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: With A Glossary Of Over Four Thousand Words And Idioms Now In Use"" is a book written by Richard Blakeborough and published in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive insight into the culture, traditions, and language of the North Riding of Yorkshire, a historic region in northern England. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the region's culture and customs. The author explores the unique wit and character of the people of North Riding, their folklore, superstitions, and beliefs. He also delves into their customs, including their festivals, music, dance, and food. One of the most notable features of the book is its glossary, which includes over four thousand words and idioms that were in use in the region at the time of publication. The glossary provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the language and dialect of the North Riding. Overall, ""Wit, Character, Folklore And Customs Of The North Riding Of Yorkshire: With A Glossary Of Over Four Thousand Words And Idioms Now In Use"" is an informative and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on the culture and language of a fascinating region in England.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: 1166333485
• ISBN13: 9781166333485
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"