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Cheshire Gleanings (1884)

Cheshire Gleanings (1884)

William Edward Armytage Axon

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Memorias
ISBN:
9781436803410
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Cheshire Gleanings is a historical book written by William Edward Armytage Axon in 1884. The book is a collection of essays and articles about the history, culture, and folklore of Cheshire, a county located in the north-west of England. The author explores various topics, including the county’s geography, architecture, agriculture, and industry. He also delves into the lives of notable figures from Cheshire’s history, such as the inventor of the spinning jenny, James Hargreaves, and the author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll. Additionally, the book includes chapters on Cheshire’s customs and traditions, such as the annual rush-bearing festival and the local dialect. The author’s writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history of Cheshire or English culture in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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