Devonshire Characters and Strange Events
Eccentric Personalities and Victorian Tales of DevonshireBy S. Baring-Gould
Length29h
About this audiobook
In "Devonshire Characters and Strange Events," S. Baring-Gould masterfully weaves together a tapestry of local folklore, eccentric personalities, and extraordinary occurrences from the picturesque region of Devon. His prose is rich with vivid descriptions and an engaging narrative style that reflects the oral traditions of storytelling, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the idiosyncrasies of Devonshire life. As a product of the late 19th century, this work is situated within the tradition of regional literature that seeks to capture the essence of a place, intermingling the supernatural with the mundane while preserving the unique cultural heritage of the area. Born in 1834, Baring-Gould was not only a clergyman but also a prolific writer and folklorist, with a deep affinity for local history and mythology. His upbringing in rural Devon instilled in him a profound appreciation for its natural beauty and lore, which undoubtedly influenced his desire to document the peculiarities of his home. His commitment to preserving these narratives reflects a broader Victorian fascination with the gothic and the mysterious, showcasing the intersection of history, myth, and personal observation. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in folkloric studies, regional history, or the peculiar intersection of the ordinary with the extraordinary. Baring-Gould's deft storytelling invites readers to step into a world filled with curiosities, making "Devonshire Characters and Strange Events" not just a chronicle of tales, but a dynamic exploration of identity and heritage through the lens of Devon's rich and often bewildering past.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length29 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 27, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
26“LUSTY” STUCLEY
2HUGH STAFFORD AND THE ROYAL WILDING
27THE BIDEFORD WITCHES
3THE ALPHINGTON PONIES
28SIR “JUDAS” STUKELEY
4MARIA FOOTE
29THE SAMPFORD GHOST
5CARABOO
30PHILIPPA CARY AND ANNE EVANS
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6JOHN ARSCOTT, OF TETCOTT
31JACK RATTENBURY
7WIFE-SALES
32JOHN BARNES, TAVERNER AND HIGHWAYMAN
8WHITE WITCHES
33EDWARD CAPERN
9MANLY PEEKE
34GEORGE MEDYETT GOODRIDGE
10EULALIA PAGE
35JOHN DAVY
11JAMES WYATT
36RICHARD PARKER, THE MUTINEER
12THE REV. W. DAVY
37BENJAMIN KENNICOTT, D.D.
13THE GREY WOMAN
38CAPTAIN JOHN AVERY
14ROBERT LYDE AND THE “FRIEND’S ADVENTURE”
39JOANNA SOUTHCOTT
15JOSEPH PITTS
40THE STOKE RESURRECTIONISTS
16THE DEMON OF SPREYTON
41“THE BEGGARS’ OPERA” AND GAY’S CHAIR
17TOM AUSTIN
42BAMPFYLDE-MOORE CAREW
18FRANCES FLOOD
43WILLIAM GIFFORD
19SIR WILLIAM HANKFORD
44BENJAMIN R. HAYDON
20SIR JOHN FITZ
45JOHN COOKE
21LADY HOWARD
46SAVERY AND NEWCOMEN, INVENTORS
22THE BIDLAKES, OF BIDLAKE
47ANDREW BRICE, PRINTER
23THE PIRATES OF LUNDY
48DEVONSHIRE WRESTLERS
24TOM D’URFEY
49TWO HUNTING PARSONS
25THE BIRD OF THE OXENHAMS
50SAMUEL PROUT
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