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LoC No.: 01016678
Title: Echoes of Old Lancashire
Note: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Echoes of Old Lancashire" by William E. A. Axon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores various aspects of Lancashire's rich history, including customs, historical figures, and significant events from the past. The topics covered in the book aim to shed light on forgotten traditions and notable episodes that have shaped the character of the county. The opening of the book introduces a significant historical incident known as the "Lancashire Plot," which took place in Manchester in 1694. This trial involved the prosecution of several gentlemen accused of conspiring against King William of Orange, reflecting the political tensions and local sentiments of the time. The narrative captures the town's excitement and the complexities of the legal proceedings, revealing how perceptions of loyalty and treachery were intertwined in this turbulent period. Through this lens, Axon provides a captivating glimpse into the past life of Lancashire and sets the stage for further exploration of its historical intricacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Axon, William E. A. (William Edward Armytage), 1846-1913
EBook No.: 48123
Published: Jan 31, 2015
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Lancashire (England) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01016678
Title: Echoes of Old Lancashire
Note: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Shaun Pinder, Sonya Schermann and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Echoes of Old Lancashire" by William E. A. Axon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores various aspects of Lancashire's rich history, including customs, historical figures, and significant events from the past. The topics covered in the book aim to shed light on forgotten traditions and notable episodes that have shaped the character of the county. The opening of the book introduces a significant historical incident known as the "Lancashire Plot," which took place in Manchester in 1694. This trial involved the prosecution of several gentlemen accused of conspiring against King William of Orange, reflecting the political tensions and local sentiments of the time. The narrative captures the town's excitement and the complexities of the legal proceedings, revealing how perceptions of loyalty and treachery were intertwined in this turbulent period. Through this lens, Axon provides a captivating glimpse into the past life of Lancashire and sets the stage for further exploration of its historical intricacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Axon, William E. A. (William Edward Armytage), 1846-1913
EBook No.: 48123
Published: Jan 31, 2015
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Lancashire (England) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.