The History of the Proceedings in the Case of Margaret, Commonly Called Peg, Only Lawful Sister to John Bull, Esq

The History of the Proceedings in the Case of Margaret, Commonly Called Peg, Only Lawful Sister to John Bull, Esq

Adam Ferguson

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
ISBN:
9781020280733
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This historical account tells the fascinating story of Margaret, a woman who claimed to be the sister of John Bull, a prominent figure in British folklore. Ferguson examines the legal and political context of Margaret’s claims, and provides a detailed overview of the public reactions to her case. The book sheds light on the nature of celebrity and spectacle in early modern England, and invites readers to consider how myths and legends shape our cultural identities.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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