The Little Book of Lincolnshire
Title | The Little Book of Lincolnshire PDF eBook |
Author | Lucy Wood |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 186 |
Release | 2016-09-05 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750969369 |
The Little Book of Lincolnshire is a compendium of fascinating information about this historic county, past and present. Contained within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Lincolnshire’s famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, loony laws, customs ancient and modern, transport, battles and ghostly inhabitants.A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.
It Happened in Lincolnshire
Title | It Happened in Lincolnshire PDF eBook |
Author | Associate Professor School of Law David Clark, Ph.D. |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016-09 |
Genre | Lincolnshire (England) |
ISBN | 9781910723296 |
In a lively and inviting series of chapters, this book uncovers the county's myths and legends, its landmarks, battles, crimes, curious customs, colourful clergy, explorers and ghosts.
Folklore of Lincolnshire
Title | Folklore of Lincolnshire PDF eBook |
Author | Susanna O'Neill |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 322 |
Release | 2012-01-31 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0752482394 |
The county of Lincolnshire is a beautiful mixture of low-lying marshy fen land, modest hills and the steep valleys of the rolling Wolds; it is also home to a wealth of folklore, legend and intrigue. With one of the most interesting dialects in the country, this vast region is also rich in superstitions, songs and traditional games. A study of the daily life, lore and customs of Lincolnshire are here interspersed with stories of monstrous black hounds, dragon lairs, witches, Tiddy Mun, mischievous imps and tales of the people known as the Yellowbellies. This fully illustrated book explores the origins and meanings of Lincolnshire’s traditions and shows how the customs of the past have influenced the ways of the present.
His and Hers
Title | His and Hers PDF eBook |
Author | Sharon Platt-McDonald |
Publisher | |
Pages | 128 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Couples |
ISBN | 9781907244124 |
Abe Lincoln's Hat
Title | Abe Lincoln's Hat PDF eBook |
Author | Martha Brenner |
Publisher | Random House Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 49 |
Release | 2022-02-08 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0525647171 |
Was Abe Lincoln absent-minded? Indeed! President Lincoln came up with a trick involving his stovepipe hat to nudge his memory! Fascinating anecdotes and historical context enrich this expanded biographical picture book that brings to life one of our nation's most revered presidents. Long before he became the 16th president, Abe Lincoln started out as a frontier lawyer. He resorted to sticking letters and notes deep inside his hat so they stayed handy. Adapted from the Step into Reading leveled reader of the same name, author Martha Brenner has revised and enriched her original text to include more historical material and resources for those who want to explore this captivating figure further. Illustrator Brooke Smart's clever art makes history more appealing than ever. Including both humor and painful, hard-hitting American history, this new edition traces Lincoln's evolution into a compelling commander-in-chief during a contentious time in our nation's history. Young readers will be intrigued!
The Little Book of the Great Enchantment
Title | The Little Book of the Great Enchantment PDF eBook |
Author | Steve Blamires |
Publisher | Skylight Press |
Pages | 340 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1908011831 |
William Sharp (1855-1905) was a prolific writer; friend and confidant to the literati of the day; an active member of the occult world of the late Victorian period; and a man who spent his life cloaked in layers of secrets - the most important being that he was the pen behind the writings of the mysterious Fiona Macleod. He kept her true identity a closely guarded secret. Many famous people - W.B. Yeats, "AE", MacGregor Mathers, Dante Gabriel Rossetti - were involved in Sharp's short life; he was a member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and Yeats' secret Celtic Mystical Order; and he and Fiona Macleod were involved with the mysterious Dr. Goodchild whose ancient bowl was proclaimed by many to be the Holy Grail. But the enduring legacy of these two fascinating writers is the wealth of Faery magical lore contained in the writings of Fiona Macleod. For the first time this book reveals previously unknown secrets from the life of William Sharp and shows clearly how to recover the Faery lore contained in Fiona Macleod's literary output. These writings are not only about the Realm of Faery, they are the first authentic first-hand accounts from the Realm of Faery, revealing previously unknown Faery gods and goddesses, Faery belief, lore and magic. The Little Book of the Great Enchantment adds significantly to the corpus of serious writings on this greatly misunderstood subject.
Mount Dragon
Title | Mount Dragon PDF eBook |
Author | Douglas Preston |
Publisher | Tor Books |
Pages | 516 |
Release | 2007-11-27 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1429989637 |
In this thriller from authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, a genetically engineered virus threatens to wipe out humanity Mount Dragon: an enigmatic research complex hidden in the vast desert of New Mexico. Guy Carson and Susana Cabeza de Vaca have come to Mount Dragon to work shoulder to shoulder with some of the greatest scientific minds on the planet. Led by visionary genius Brent Scopes, their secret goal is a medical breakthrough that promises to bring incalculable benefits to the human race. But while Scopes believes he is leading the way to a new world order, he may in fact be opening the door to mass human extinction. And when Guy and Susana attempt to stop him they find themselves locked in a frightening battle with Scopes, his henchmen, and the apocalyptic nightmare that science has unleashed . . . At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.