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
34GEORGE MEDYETT GOODRIDGE
2HUGH STAFFORD AND THE ROYAL WILDING
35JOHN DAVY
3THE ALPHINGTON PONIES
36RICHARD PARKER, THE MUTINEER
4MARIA FOOTE
37BENJAMIN KENNICOTT, D.D.
5CARABOO
38CAPTAIN JOHN AVERY
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6JOHN ARSCOTT, OF TETCOTT
39JOANNA SOUTHCOTT
7WIFE-SALES
40THE STOKE RESURRECTIONISTS
8WHITE WITCHES
41“THE BEGGARS’ OPERA” AND GAY’S CHAIR
9MANLY PEEKE
42BAMPFYLDE-MOORE CAREW
10EULALIA PAGE
43WILLIAM GIFFORD
11JAMES WYATT
44BENJAMIN R. HAYDON
12THE REV. W. DAVY
45JOHN COOKE
13THE GREY WOMAN
46SAVERY AND NEWCOMEN, INVENTORS
14ROBERT LYDE AND THE “FRIEND’S ADVENTURE”
47ANDREW BRICE, PRINTER
15JOSEPH PITTS
48DEVONSHIRE WRESTLERS
16THE DEMON OF SPREYTON
49TWO HUNTING PARSONS
17TOM AUSTIN
50SAMUEL PROUT
18FRANCES FLOOD
51FONTELAUTUS
19SIR WILLIAM HANKFORD
52WILLIAM LANG, OF BRADWORTHY
20SIR JOHN FITZ
53WILLIAM COOKWORTHY
21LADY HOWARD
54WILLIAM JACKSON, ORGANIST
22THE BIDLAKES, OF BIDLAKE
55JOHN DUNNING, FIRST LORD ASHBURTON
23THE PIRATES OF LUNDY
56GOVERNOR SHORTLAND AND THE PRINCETOWN MASSACRE
24TOM D’URFEY
57CAPTAIN JOHN PALK
25THE BIRD OF THE OXENHAMS
58RICHARD WEEKES, GENTLEMAN AT ARMS AND PRISONER IN THE FLEET
26“LUSTY” STUCLEY
59STEER NOR’-WEST
27THE BIDEFORD WITCHES
60GEORGE PEELE
28SIR “JUDAS” STUKELEY
61PETER PINDAR
29THE SAMPFORD GHOST
62DR. J. W. BUDD
30PHILIPPA CARY AND ANNE EVANS
63REAR-ADMIRAL SIR EDWARD CHICHESTER, BART. (pt. 1)
31JACK RATTENBURY
64REAR-ADMIRAL SIR EDWARD CHICHESTER, BART. (pt. 2)
32JOHN BARNES, TAVERNER AND HIGHWAYMAN
65BOOKS OF THE WEST COUNTRY
33EDWARD CAPERN
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