Project Gutenberg 2012-11-05 Public domain in the USA. 323 Köster, Patricia 1932 Koster, Patricia 73620545 Arbuthnotiana: The Story of the St. Alb-ns Ghost (1712) A Catalogue of Dr. Arbuthnot's Library (1779) Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Arbuthnotiana: The Story of the St. Alb-ns Ghost" is a satirical work that belongs to both the political and literary genres, written in the early 18th century. This compilation includes a politically charged ghost story that cleverly critiques societal issues and figures of the time, particularly through the lens of Tory propaganda. The narrative revolves around the notorious ghost of Mother Haggy, whose reputation for witchcraft and mischief haunts the community, serving as a vehicle for satire against political figures and the Whig party. The opening of the story sets up the character of Mother Haggy, who is introduced as a feared witch in St. Albans during King James I's reign. The narrator discusses the societal superstitions and credulities that allow such figures to thrive, establishing a tone that is both humorous and critical. As the narrative progresses, Haggy's infamous exploits become central to the unfolding events, and the anecdotes surrounding her life hint at a broader commentary on the follies and mismanagement of those in power. The ghost's eventual reappearance sets the stage for conflicts involving her descendants, Avaro and Haggite, as they navigate their complicated relationships with the community and their own corrupt practices. This opening portion serves as a rich tapestry of wit and social reflection that maintains its relevance even in contemporary discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1702-1714 -- Humor Early printed books -- England -- Bibliography -- Catalogs Private libraries -- England -- Catalogs Arbuthnot, John, 1667-1735 -- Library -- Catalogs Satire, English -- Bibliography -- Catalogs Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1702-1714 -- Pamphlets DA Text Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 138112 2025-08-16T15:58:39.928086 text/html 115407 2024-10-23T12:04:16 text/html 164201 2025-08-16T15:58:47.078046 application/epub+zip 163621 2025-08-16T15:58:43.557095 application/epub+zip 106469 2025-08-16T15:58:42.248072 application/epub+zip 480991 2025-08-16T15:58:49.473064 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 463690 2025-08-16T15:58:46.221068 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180721 2022-09-18T19:59:46.475222 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 112974 2025-08-16T15:58:39.326113 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 92943 2024-10-23T12:04:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17917 2025-08-16T15:58:49.602039 application/rdf+xml 25481 2025-08-16T15:58:42.789085 image/jpeg 4667 2025-08-16T15:58:42.517082 image/jpeg 161324 2025-08-16T15:58:39.945085 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