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Metrical Legends Of Northumberland

Metrical Legends Of Northumberland

James Service

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Poesía
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9781104146283
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Metrical Legends Of Northumberland: Containing The Traditions Of Dunstanborough Castle And Other Poetical Romances (1834) is a book written by James Service. The book is a collection of poems that tell the stories of various legends and traditions from the Northumberland region of England. The main focus of the book is on Dunstanborough Castle, which is a historic fortress located on the coast of Northumberland. The poems describe the castle’s history and the many legends and myths associated with it. The book also includes other romantic poems that are set in the Northumberland region. The poems are written in a metrical style, which means they follow a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme. Overall, Metrical Legends Of Northumberland is a fascinating look at the history and folklore of a unique region of England.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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