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Lays and legends of the English lake country

with copious notes

Also known as Lays and legends of the English lake country, with copious notes

by John Pagen White, William. sgn Furness & Wordsworth Collection

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  • 19th century
  • Language: English
  • Content type: Primary source
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"Lays and Legends of the English Lake Country" by John Pagen White is a historical collection of poems and narratives written in the late 19th century. The work explores the rich folklore and legends surrounding the picturesque Lake District of England, interweaving local history with the beauty of the region's landscapes. The collection reveals tales of knights, battles, and local customs that have shaped the cultural identity of the area. The opening of this volume presents the author's intentions and background, revealing that the manuscript comes from the late brother of John Pagen White, reflecting a deep appreciation for the Lake District's heritage. Following the introductions, a variety of legends are introduced, including evocative narratives about historical figures like Sir Lancelot Threlkeld and tales of nature and local life, establishing a tone that blends nostalgia with a reverent exploration of the landscape's troubled yet enchanting past. These early pieces hint at a comprehensive tapestry of stories that guide the reader through the lush histories and legends that define the Lake Country. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Included because retained bibliographic metadata links this work to Mythology, folklore, and sacred legends.

  • Mythology, folklore, and sacred legends

    Controlled discovery queries from internet-archive, openlibrary-historical, and project-gutenberg matched “folklore”, “Legends”, and “mythology”. Retained metadata contains “Legends” in the title, “Legends” in the alternative title, “Folklore” in the description, and 4 additional metadata match(es).

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    • “Legends”· via Open Library
    • “folklore”· via Project Gutenberg
    • “mythology”· via Project Gutenberg
    • “Legends”· in title
    • “Legends”· in alternative title

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with copious notes

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1873J. R. Smith; [etc., etc.]; London : J. R. Smith; [etc., etc.]; London : J.R. Smith; [etc., etc.]; London, John Russell Smith ; Carlisle : G. & T. CowardEnglish—Public

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2015-02-08Project GutenbergEnglish—Public domain (USA)

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  • Contributing institution: Cornell University Library
  • Contributing institution: Robarts - University of Toronto
  • Contributing institution: University of California Libraries
  • Digitization sponsor: MSN
  • Discovery required Internet Archive search metadata to report a PDF format; the exact direct-file URL is added only after the item's file listing confirms an unrestricted PDF filename.
  • Open Library reports 3 editions; this snapshot catalogs one representative edition and preserves work-level ISBN, date, and publisher aggregates.
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