Local Legends and Rambling Rhymes is a collection of poems and stories written by John Dix and published in 1839. The book features a variety of tales and verses that explore the folklore and traditions of rural England. The stories include accounts of witches, ghosts, and other supernatural beings, as well as descriptions of local customs and traditions. The poems cover a range of topics, from nature and the changing seasons to love and loss. Dix's writing style is characterized by a lyrical, almost musical quality, and he ...
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Local Legends and Rambling Rhymes is a collection of poems and stories written by John Dix and published in 1839. The book features a variety of tales and verses that explore the folklore and traditions of rural England. The stories include accounts of witches, ghosts, and other supernatural beings, as well as descriptions of local customs and traditions. The poems cover a range of topics, from nature and the changing seasons to love and loss. Dix's writing style is characterized by a lyrical, almost musical quality, and he often employs traditional poetic forms such as ballads and sonnets. Overall, Local Legends and Rambling Rhymes offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of rural England in the 19th century.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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