Yorkshire Anecdotes: Or Remarkable Incidents In The Lives Of Celebrated Yorkshire Men And Women (1883)

by R. V. Taylor

Book Overview

Yorkshire Anecdotes: Or Remarkable Incidents In The Lives Of Celebrated Yorkshire Men And Women is a book written by Richard Vickerman Taylor and published in 1883. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about notable people from Yorkshire, England. These stories cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, and the arts. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different individual. Some of the people featured in the book include William Wilberforce, the abolitionist; Charlotte Bronte, the author of Jane Eyre; and John Wycliffe, the theologian. The anecdotes in the book are drawn from a variety of sources, including biographies, letters, and personal accounts. The book provides a fascinating insight into the lives of some of Yorkshire's most celebrated figures, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the region.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: 1436777666
• ISBN13: 9781436777667
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"