Project Gutenberg 2015-02-08 Public domain in the USA. 339 White, John Pagen 1868 Lays and Legends of the English Lake Country With Copious Notes Produced by Shaun Pinder, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Legends -- England -- Lake District Lake District (England) -- Poetry PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 674154 2025-06-19T11:27:39.902884 text/html 665144 2024-10-24T16:59:16 text/html 294232 2025-06-19T11:28:00.286771 application/epub+zip 299822 2025-06-19T11:27:46.268789 application/epub+zip 299822 2025-06-19T11:27:43.041826 application/epub+zip 499035 2025-06-19T11:28:07.044678 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 420025 2025-06-19T11:27:54.572794 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 420277 2022-09-21T20:18:43.353056 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 615347 2023-09-21T04:39:59.372399 text/plain 595471 2024-10-24T16:59:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15540 2025-06-19T11:28:07.204730 application/rdf+xml 11836 2025-06-19T11:27:43.195806 image/jpeg 1938 2025-06-19T11:27:43.117833 image/jpeg 266207 2025-06-19T11:27:39.963844 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