Cummerland Talk; Being Short Tales and Rhymes in the Dialect of That County: Together with a Miscellaneous Pieces in Verse

By John Richardson and Professor of Musicology John Richardson D Phil

Book Overview

Cumberland Talk: Being Short Tales And Rhymes In The Dialect Of That County, Together With A Few Miscellaneous Pieces In Verse (1871) is a book written by John Richardson. The book is a collection of short tales and rhymes written in the dialect of Cumberland, a county in northwestern England. The dialect used in the book is a unique blend of English and Scottish, and it is known for its distinctive pronunciation and vocabulary. The stories and poems in the book cover a wide range of subjects, from rural life and customs to legends and superstitions. The book also includes a few miscellaneous pieces in verse that are not written in the Cumberland dialect. Overall, Cumberland Talk is a fascinating and entertaining read that offers a glimpse into the language and culture of a bygone era.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436816998
• ISBN13: 9781436816991
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"