Excerpt from The Ingoldsby Legends
The papers in question having been written by different parties, and at various periods, I have thought it advisable to reduce the more ancient of them into a comparatively modern phraseology, and to make my collateral ancestor, Father John especially, 'deliver himself like a man of this world Mr. Maguire, indeed, is the only Gentleman who, in his account of the late Coronation, retains his own rich vernacular.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a fascinating exploration of various legends, tales, and ghost stories that have been passed down through generations. The author delves into the historical and literary contexts of these narratives, uncovering their origins and evolution. The book examines the ways in which these stories reflect the beliefs, fears, and aspirations of different cultures and time periods. Through insightful analysis, the author reveals the enduring power of these tales to entertain, captivate, and provide a glimpse into the human condition. The book's examination of these legends and stories offers valuable insights into the diverse ways in which people have grappled with the mysteries of life, death, and the supernatural. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332787951_0
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