Project Gutenberg 2002-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 121 Moorman, F. W. (Frederic William) 1872 1919 Moorman, Frederic William Moorman, F. William Moorman, Frederick William Songs of the Ridings A Dalesman's Litany -- Cambodunum -- Telling the Bees -- The Two Lamplighters -- Our Beck -- Lord George -- Jenny Storm -- The New Englishman -- The Bells of Kirkby Overblow -- The gardener and the Robin -- Lile Doad -- His last Sail -- One Year Older -- The Hungry Forties -- The Flowers of Knaresborough Forest -- The Miller by the Shore -- The Bride's Homecoming -- The Artist -- Marra to Bonney -- Mary Mecca -- The Local Preacher -- The Courting Gate -- Fieldfares -- A Song of the Yorkshire Dales -- The Flower of Wensleydale Produced by Dave Fawthrop "Songs of the Ridings" by F. W. Moorman is a collection of dialect poetry that presents a vibrant tapestry of life in Yorkshire, likely written during the early 20th century. This volume captures the essence of rural experience through the voices of its characters, reflecting their joys, struggles, and the cultural significance of the Yorkshire dialect. The poems often explore themes of everyday life, nature, and historical references, showcasing the rich local heritage and community spirit. The collection features a variety of poems that highlight the perspectives of different characters, such as farmers, fishermen, and local preachers, all expressed in regional dialect. Each poem serves as a snapshot of Yorkshire life, such as "A Dalesman’s Litany," which reveals the sentiments of returning to the countryside, and "Cambodunum," a reflection on the historical significance of a Roman station in Yorkshire. Moorman's characters grapple with themes of modernization versus tradition, as seen in "The New Englishman," and express heartfelt emotions in poems like "His Last Sail" and "Lile Doad," which touch on familial love and loss. Overall, Moorman’s work resonates with authenticity, providing readers with a window into the soul of Yorkshire’s rural community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en English poetry -- England -- Yorkshire Dialect poetry, English -- England -- Yorkshire English language -- Dialects -- England -- Yorkshire -- Texts Yorkshire (England) -- Poetry Yorkshire (England) -- Languages -- History -- Sources PR Text United Kingdom Category: Poetry 139316 2025-07-02T06:19:35.454478 text/html 143101 2020-11-15T18:27:33 text/html 134268 2025-07-02T06:19:41.429465 application/epub+zip 134588 2025-07-02T06:19:37.374496 application/epub+zip 134587 2025-07-02T06:19:36.181480 application/epub+zip 246329 2025-07-02T06:19:44.034465 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222578 2025-07-02T06:19:40.524475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197098 2022-09-02T08:43:26.992900 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99711 2025-07-02T06:19:34.907511 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 99971 2020-11-15T19:20:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20668 2025-07-02T06:19:44.164444 application/rdf+xml 12808 2025-07-02T06:19:36.684483 image/jpeg 3412 2025-07-02T06:19:36.431539 image/jpeg 39161 2020-11-15T19:20:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 45313 2020-11-15T18:35:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 109956 2025-07-02T06:19:35.463513 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia