Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2005-03-07 Public domain in the USA. 596 Roby, John 1793 1850 Roby, J. (John) Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Charles Aldarondo, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1" by John Roby is a collection of historical and legendary tales written in the early 19th century. The work aims to preserve the rich folklore and traditions of Lancashire, drawing on stories that range from the lives of legendary figures like Sir Lancelot and Sir Tarquin to accounts of local customs and supernatural occurrences. The book combines elements of history and fiction, presenting a vivid tapestry of the region's cultural heritage. The opening of the volume presents a compelling introduction to the author’s intentions, emphasizing his role in chronicling local traditions that have been passed down through generations, many of which risk being forgotten. Roby expresses a desire to make these tales accessible and enjoyable, highlighting the importance of oral history even amidst skepticism from the historical community. He begins with a legendary narrative recounting the heroic deeds of Sir Lancelot and the fearsome Sir Tarquin, setting the stage for a series of enchanting stories that blend historical context with elements of fantasy and local lore. This combination intrigues the reader, inviting them to explore further into the remnants of Lancashire's past through engaging storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Legends -- England -- Lancashire English literature -- England -- Lancashire PR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 1277695 2025-10-06T13:13:23.450389 text/html 1323537 2020-12-14T06:51:59 text/html 4470002 2025-10-06T13:13:42.300337 application/epub+zip 4489032 2025-10-06T13:13:28.616379 application/epub+zip 595022 2025-10-06T13:13:25.881409 application/epub+zip 3839993 2025-10-06T13:13:51.726336 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3846260 2025-10-06T13:13:39.990344 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 985725 2022-09-07T20:51:29.025093 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1181902 2025-10-06T13:13:20.829441 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1181636 2020-12-14T06:51:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1181660 2020-12-14T06:51:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20420 2025-10-06T13:13:51.880271 application/rdf+xml 15462 2025-10-06T13:13:26.445418 image/jpeg 3761 2025-10-06T13:13:26.164370 image/jpeg 473103 2020-12-14T06:51:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 4864640 2020-12-14T06:51:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 472991 2020-12-14T06:51:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 4930998 2025-10-06T13:13:23.629391 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia