Project Gutenberg 2016-03-19 Public domain in the USA. 61 Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge) 1825 1900 Blackmore, Richard Doddridge Tales from the Telling-House Slain by the Doones -- Frida; or, the lover's leap: a legend of the West Country -- George Bowring: a tale of Cader Idris -- Crocker's Hole. Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Tales from the Telling-House" by R. D. Blackmore is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative appears to delve into the lives and experiences of characters tied to the rugged landscapes of North Devon and Exmoor, intertwining elements of personal drama, folklore, and morality. The opening story introduces us to a few central characters, including the determined Sylvia Ford and her brave father, Sylvester, setting the stage for an examination of their struggles against societal norms and the menacing outlaws known as the Doones. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of a foreboding yet beautiful Exmoor landscape, where the old-fashioned lifestyle leads to trials and conflicts. It begins with a reflective tone as Sylvia recalls her father’s past and their life of simplicity, which soon turns tragic when her father is killed by the infamous Doones. This paints a backdrop of loss and resilience, showcasing her emotional turmoil as she grapples with this violence and its implications on her life. The vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue introduce themes of honor, family, and the challenges of navigating life in a world fraught with danger. Through Sylvia's perspective, readers are drawn into a tale that promises adventure, moral dilemmas, and the enduring spirit of its characters against overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Short stories, English Exmoor (England) -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 282304 282309 2024-09-21T12:52:42.165916 2023-09-22T09:50:54.091886 text/html text/html 280067 2016-03-19T16:01:36 text/html; charset=utf-8 369626 2016-03-19T16:01:38 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 394924 2024-09-21T12:52:47.987464 application/epub+zip 393099 2024-09-21T12:52:43.280424 application/epub+zip 216890 2024-09-21T12:52:42.731911 application/epub+zip 461555 2024-09-21T12:52:51.815444 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 421896 2024-09-21T12:52:47.388384 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246076 2022-09-23T12:55:00.193162 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250130 249939 2024-09-21T12:52:41.451913 2023-09-22T09:50:53.589882 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 249965 2016-03-19T16:01:32 text/plain; charset=utf-8 99541 2016-03-19T16:01:38 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18848 2024-09-21T12:52:51.949350 application/rdf+xml 20878 2024-09-21T12:52:42.826399 image/jpeg 3105 2024-09-21T12:52:42.779401 image/jpeg 394594 2024-09-21T12:52:42.198922 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia