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2016-11-28
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Ross, Frederick
1816
1893
Legendary Yorkshire
The enchanted cave -- The doomed city -- The "worm" of Nunnington -- The devil's arrows -- The giant road-maker of Mulgrave -- The virgin's head of Halifax -- The dead arm of St. Oswald the king -- The translation of St. Hilda -- A miracle of St. John -- The beatified Sisters of Beverley -- The dragon of Wantley -- The miracles and ghost of Watton -- The murdered hermit of Eskdale -- The Calverley ghost -- The bewitched house of Wakefield.
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"Legendary Yorkshire" by Frederick Ross is a collection of folklore and legends written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich tapestry of stories rooted in Yorkshire's history, featuring various mythical characters, historical figures, and local folklore, including tales of King Arthur and legendary monsters. The beginning of "Legendary Yorkshire" introduces the enchanting story of Peter Thompson, a humble potter who discovers an enchanted cave beneath Richmond Castle. Fleeing from the endless scolding of his termagant wife, Peter stumbles upon this hidden ravine, which leads him to the sleeping forms of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, preserved in a spell-bound slumber. The narrative conveys Peter's awe and fear as he intrudes upon the cave and nearly awakens the slumbering knights, making for an engaging start that blends humor, romance, and myth, setting the tone for the fantastical legends that follow throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Legends -- England -- Yorkshire
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