Project Gutenberg 2016-02-12 Public domain in the USA. 1046 Croston, James 1830 1893 03008209 Nooks and Corners of Lancashire and Cheshire. A Wayfarer's Notes in the Palatine Counties, Historical, Legendary, Genealogical, and Descriptive. 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) "Nooks and Corners of Lancashire and Cheshire" by James Croston is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to capture and group key facts, legends, and anecdotes about various localities within the counties of Lancashire and Cheshire, promising to present these narratives in an engaging manner that transcends mere dry historical records. A notable focus is placed on ordinary places and their remarkable historical contexts, allowing readers to explore the rich tapestry of regional history. The opening of the book sets the scene for a journey, beginning with a railway ramble to Ribchester, an ancient Roman settlement. As the narrator and his companion embark on a summer adventure, they experience a vivid transformation from the urban environment of Salford to the pastoral beauty of the countryside. The narrative seamlessly weaves descriptive nature imagery with historical reflections on the area, particularly Ribchester’s significance during Roman times as Rigodunum, emphasizing the contrast between its past splendor and its present quaintness. The rich descriptions not only evoke the physical landscape but also hearken back to the area's historic events and cultural heritage, illustrating a comprehensive picture of the local landscape embedded in a narrative rich with context and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Lancashire (England) Cheshire (England) DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British 1236225 2025-07-20T12:55:35.100760 text/html 1189552 2024-10-23T00:02:34 text/html 2539193 2025-07-20T12:55:52.192700 application/epub+zip 2554106 2025-07-20T12:55:38.086769 application/epub+zip 525618 2025-07-20T12:55:36.597812 application/epub+zip 2869690 2025-07-20T12:56:01.775646 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2728546 2025-07-20T12:55:50.693702 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 748343 2022-09-23T09:58:24.527836 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 996321 2025-07-20T12:55:32.677843 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 976443 2024-10-23T00:02:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17526 2025-07-20T12:56:01.938655 application/rdf+xml 8870 2025-07-20T12:55:36.805775 image/jpeg 2162 2025-07-20T12:55:36.703759 image/jpeg 2496544 2025-07-20T12:55:35.345791 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