Project Gutenberg 2016-02-11 Public domain in the USA. 255 Landreth, Peter 03006817 Legends of Lancashire The Battle of Wigan Lane -- The witches of Furness -- The Devil's Wall -- The prophetess and the rebel -- The Spectre Coach -- The cross and Lady Mabel -- Lancaster Castle. Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Legends of Lancashire" by Peter Landreth is a collection of historical legends written in the early 19th century. The book aims to explore the rich tapestry of Lancashire's past, presenting tales of its notable events, individuals, and supernatural lore, such as battles, witches, and moments of intrigue. Through these narratives, Landreth seeks to preserve the essence of the county's history that has been overshadowed by modernity. The opening of the work introduces the Chronicler, a figure steeped in tradition and history, who invites readers into a bygone era marked by chivalry and drama. He conveys a profound nostalgia for the past as he prepares to recount various legends, beginning with the dramatic "Battle of Wigan Lane." The Chronicler laments the loss of the grandeur of Lancashire, presenting characters like the noble Sir Gilbert Houghton and Anne Houghton against the backdrop of political strife during the English Civil War. The initial chapters not only set the stage for the dramatic events to unfold but also illustrate the interplay between personal and historical narratives, illustrating how deeply intertwined individual lives are with the larger fabric of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Legends -- England -- Lancashire PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 559988 2025-09-20T12:53:16.880622 text/html 547246 2024-10-23T00:02:07 text/html 377166 2025-09-20T12:53:23.326628 application/epub+zip 383108 2025-09-20T12:53:17.935590 application/epub+zip 296524 2025-09-20T12:53:17.397639 application/epub+zip 531565 2025-09-20T12:53:27.616579 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 495297 2025-09-20T12:53:22.748578 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 409290 2022-09-23T09:51:20.559849 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 520293 2025-09-20T12:53:16.175625 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 500486 2024-10-23T00:02:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16198 2025-09-20T12:53:27.747582 application/rdf+xml 11079 2025-09-20T12:53:17.500608 image/jpeg 2061 2025-09-20T12:53:17.449607 image/jpeg 348044 2025-09-20T12:53:16.932633 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