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) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166386023)

""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 description of the people, culture, and traditions of the North Riding of Yorkshire, a county in northern England. The author explores the wit and character of the people, their folklore, and customs. The book includes a glossary of over four thousand words and idioms that are currently in use in the area. The glossary is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the dialect and language of the North Riding of Yorkshire. Overall, ""Wit, Character, Folklore And Customs Of The North Riding Of Yorkshire"" is a fascinating and informative read for those interested in the history and culture of this region of 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.

Author: Richard Blakeborough
ISBN-10: 1166386023
ISBN-13: 9781166386023
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 512
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.02lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d