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 2013-01-06 Public domain in the USA. 127 Pease, Howard 1863 1928 Tales of Northumbria Northumberland -- 'A long main' -- The squire's last ride -- À l'outrance -- 'T'owd squire' -- An 'ammytoor' detective -- 'In memoriov'm' -- 'The heckler' upon womenfolk -- The 'Caleb Jay' -- Geordie Armstrong 'the Jesu-yte' -- 'Geordie ride-the-stang' -- Yankee Bill and Quaker John -- The protégé -- The Spanish doubloon. Produced by sp1nd, obstobst and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Tales of Northumbria" by Howard Pease is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich culture, character, and landscapes of Northumberland, depicting a varied tapestry of life in this northern English county. The collection showcases a mixture of humor, local dialect, and poignant storytelling, often focusing on characters that embody the unique traits of Northumbrian identity. The opening of the volume sets the tone for the collection, reflecting on the distinct qualities of Northumbrian people and their landscape. It begins with a contemplation on the pride and self-satisfaction found within the Northumbrian character, noting how historical shifts have affected their traditional ways. Various tales, starting with "A Long Main," introduce interesting characters like Geordie Crozier, who reminisces about his family's history, blending cultural anecdotes with lively dialect. The narrative captures the essence of Northumbrian life, sporting traditions, and the backdrop of rural existence, inviting readers to delve into this vivid portrayal of a captivating region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41795/41795-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Folklore -- England -- Northumberland GR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Short Stories Category: British Literature 306445 2025-06-17T04:47:55.702676 text/html 327495 2013-01-06T14:47:20 text/html; charset=utf-8 140907 2025-06-17T04:48:01.426160 application/epub+zip 141833 2025-06-17T04:47:56.864619 application/epub+zip 141834 2025-06-17T04:47:56.289641 application/epub+zip 226287 2025-06-17T04:48:04.941113 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194589 2025-06-17T04:48:00.797124 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194614 2022-09-19T06:41:08.270348 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 253707 2023-09-18T08:29:00.258086 text/plain 15558 2025-06-17T04:48:05.099076 application/rdf+xml 4320 2025-06-17T04:47:56.373618 image/jpeg 1025 2025-06-17T04:47:56.332621 image/jpeg 123871 2025-06-17T04:47:55.731656 application/octet-stream application/zip