Project Gutenberg 2016-03-19 Public domain in the USA. 230 Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge) 1825 1900 Blackmore, Richard Doddridge Tales from the Telling-House Slain by the Doones -- Frida; or, the lover's leap: a legend of the West Country -- George Bowring: a tale of Cader Idris -- Crocker's Hole. Produced by Charlie Howard 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 from the Telling-House" by R. D. Blackmore is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative appears to delve into the lives and experiences of characters tied to the rugged landscapes of North Devon and Exmoor, intertwining elements of personal drama, folklore, and morality. The opening story introduces us to a few central characters, including the determined Sylvia Ford and her brave father, Sylvester, setting the stage for an examination of their struggles against societal norms and the menacing outlaws known as the Doones. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of a foreboding yet beautiful Exmoor landscape, where the old-fashioned lifestyle leads to trials and conflicts. It begins with a reflective tone as Sylvia recalls her father’s past and their life of simplicity, which soon turns tragic when her father is killed by the infamous Doones. This paints a backdrop of loss and resilience, showcasing her emotional turmoil as she grapples with this violence and its implications on her life. The vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue introduce themes of honor, family, and the challenges of navigating life in a world fraught with danger. Through Sylvia's perspective, readers are drawn into a tale that promises adventure, moral dilemmas, and the enduring spirit of its characters against overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, English Exmoor (England) -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Adventure 282490 2025-07-20T14:09:18.651405 text/html 260018 2024-10-23T00:12:14 text/html 394985 2025-07-20T14:09:23.788415 application/epub+zip 393069 2025-07-20T14:09:19.629407 application/epub+zip 216857 2025-07-20T14:09:19.139353 application/epub+zip 461381 2025-07-20T14:09:27.035341 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 421892 2025-07-20T14:09:23.285335 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246076 2022-09-23T12:55:00.193162 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249977 2025-07-20T14:09:18.273370 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 230034 2024-10-23T00:12:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17625 2025-07-20T14:09:27.167312 application/rdf+xml 20878 2025-07-20T14:09:19.225360 image/jpeg 3105 2025-07-20T14:09:19.182370 image/jpeg 394650 2025-07-20T14:09:18.681358 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 en.wikipedia