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Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Publisher: e-artnow ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 206
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A Book of Dartmoor is an exhaustive and comprehensive narrative on the wild scenery of Dartmoor, an upland area in southern England, written by Sabine Baring-Gould. The goal of the work was to give a general idea of the moor and of its antiquities and to suggest rambles made from certain stations on the fringe, or in the heart of this wild and wondrous region. Baring-Gould spent many time in the moor, he talk with the moormen, listened to their tales and songs, and sketched the relics he supposed were Druidical. He attended many archaeological digs of prehistoric settlements and systematically recorded and in some cases restored prehistoric sites.
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Publisher: e-artnow ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 206
Book Description
A Book of Dartmoor is an exhaustive and comprehensive narrative on the wild scenery of Dartmoor, an upland area in southern England, written by Sabine Baring-Gould. The goal of the work was to give a general idea of the moor and of its antiquities and to suggest rambles made from certain stations on the fringe, or in the heart of this wild and wondrous region. Baring-Gould spent many time in the moor, he talk with the moormen, listened to their tales and songs, and sketched the relics he supposed were Druidical. He attended many archaeological digs of prehistoric settlements and systematically recorded and in some cases restored prehistoric sites.
Author: Simon Mayo Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1643130927 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 416
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The war of 1812 is over, but for the inmates at Dartmoor Prison, peace—like home—is still a long way away.On New Year’s Eve 1814, the American sailors of the Eagle finally arrive at Dartmoor prison, bedraggled, exhausted, but burning with hope. They’ve only had one thing to sustain them during the har- rowing voyage—a snatched whisper overheard along the way. The war is finally over.Joe Hill thought he’d left the war outside these walls but it’s quickly clear that there’s a different type of fight to be had within. The seven prison blocks surrounding him have been segregated; six white and one black.Inspired by true events, this novel recounts the remarkable story of the first ever all-black Shakespeare production, staged by segregated American prisoners of war. It is a story of hope and freedom, of loss and suffering. It is a story about how sometimes, in our darkest hour, it can be the most unlikely of things that see us through.
Author: R D 1825-1900 Blackmore Publisher: Legare Street Press ISBN: 9781022238749 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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R.D. Blackmore's 'Christowell: A Dartmoor Tale' is a gripping novel of love, loss, and revenge set against the rugged backdrop of the Dartmoor wilderness. With unforgettable characters and a thrilling storyline, Blackmore's book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and classic adventure tales. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Tania Crosse Publisher: Devonshire Sagas ISBN: 9781804051979 Category : Languages : en Pages : 362
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A dramatic and poignant tale of one girl's quest for the truth.Originally published as Lily's Journey.Dartmoor, 1952.When fifteen-year-old Lily Hayes loses her mother, she finds herself at a crossroads: go to a children's home or leave the bright lights of London to live with her estranged father in the wilds of Dartmoor.Lily moves from London to Dartmoor determined and excited to find out the truth about her family.Her dour father, Sidney, can be sullen and he has a temper on him. He seems to want nothing to do with her, but Lily vows to make the best of things. And there are some things she is grateful for - especially the handsome and charming Edwin Franfield.As Sidney's gruff manner gradually thaws, Lily learns a little more about her family's history - and discovers that some secrets are better left untold.Will Lily discover her true identity and find happiness among the dramatic wilderness of Dartmoor, or will the past drive her back to where she comes from?Fans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court, Freda Lightfoot, Anna Jacobs, Rosie Clarke and Catherine Cookson will adore this haunting tale of young love, family secrets and self-discovery.
Author: R.D. Blackmore Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 473
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The complex and picturesque life which goes on in the parish of Christowell is the theme of the novel. The story begins with the garden where resides "Captain Larks," alias Mr. Arthur, who is neither Mr. Arthur nor "Captain Larks," but a mysterious soldier who renounced his good name to save one who was his brother and a fellow officer from disgrace. Misfortune has driven him into retirement, and so he lives among his flowers and fruit.
Author: Richard Doddridge Blackmore Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780259244097 Category : Languages : en Pages : 422
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Excerpt from Christowell: A Dartmoor Tale Upon a pleasant April morning, of the sweet inconstant kind, such as we vainly sigh for now, a gardening man, with a quick step, came into his happy greenhouse. A door from his favourite Sitting-room led into this still more favoured place and the smile, with which he entered, showed that he expected to find pleasure here. It was a long, low, Span-roof house, with no side-lights, and very simple, not even framed with rafters. Yet snug from violence of wind, and bright with every sunbeam, this humble house was rich with joy, for all who love good health, ' and peace. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Publisher: Theclassics.Us ISBN: 9781230220871 Category : Languages : en Pages : 66
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: ... chapter xvi. post bridge A filled-up lake-bed--Stannon--The great central trackway--Destruction of monuments--Cyclopean bridge--Blowing-house--Another up the river--Cut Hill--The Jack-o'-lantern--The maid and the lantern--Gathering lichens--Dyes--The coral moss--Birds--The cuckoo--The wren--Rooks and daddy longlegs--The Lych Way--Bellever Tor. acolony about a school-chapel and a few deformed beech trees in a basin among tors constitute Post Bridge. Here the East Dart flows through a filled-up lakebed, and passes away by a narrow cleft that it has sawn for itself through the granite. The beech trees were planted at the same time that two lodges were erected by a gentleman called Hullett, who was induced to believe that he could convert a portion of Dartmoor into paradise. He purposed building a mansion at Stannon, and actually began the house. But by the time the lodges were set up and a wing of his house, he had discovered that Dartmoor would spell ruin, and he threw up his attempt. And Dartmoor will spell ruin unless approached and treated in the only suitable manner. It will pasture cattle and feed ponies and sheep, but it will never grow corn and roots. The great central causeway crossed the modern road near the Dissenting chapel, and may be traced in the marsh aiming for the river, beyond which it ascends the hill and strikes along the brow behind Archerton. It is paved, and is a continuation of the old Fosse Way. It is certainly not Roman work, but British. Post Bridge has been termed, not accurately, a prehistoric metropolis of the moor. This is because round the ancient lake-bed were numerous pounds containing hut circles. Most of these have now been destroyed, yet one remains perfect--Broadun; and adjoining it is Broadun Ring, ..
Author: William Crossing Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780266750550 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 136
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Excerpt from A Hundred Years on Dartmoor: Historical Notices of the Forest and Its Purlieus During the Nineteenth Century The valleys which shelter them give promise of plenty, for Nature there is smiling, and it is only when the visitor gains a glimpse of the sombre old Moor that he recollects she can sometimes wear a frown. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould
Author: Simon Mayo
Author: R D 1825-1900 Blackmore
Author: Tania Crosse
Author: R.D. Blackmore
Author: Richard Doddridge Blackmore
Author: William Crossing
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould
Author: William Crossing
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould