Devonshire Characters and Strange Events

Name: Devonshire Characters and Strange Events
Author: S. Baring-Gould

By S. Baring-Gould

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A collection of illustrated sketches and investigations of provincial personalities, curious incidents, and folklore from Devonshire. The author assembles biographical sketches, criminal and legal episodes, reports of hauntings, witchcraft, impostures and local oddities, supported by archival sources, eyewitness accounts and portraits. Entries range from comic characters and eccentric villagers to pirates, inventors and religious visionaries, interspersed with anecdotes, illustrations and an index, presenting a varied portrait of regional life and popular belief.

About the Author

S. Baring-Gould

Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) was an English author, antiquarian, and folklorist, known for his extensive writings on regional history and folklore. He produced a diverse body of work, including travel literature, novels, and studies of local customs. His notable titles include "A Book of Cornwall" and "A Book of Dartmoor," which reflect his deep appreciation for the landscapes and cultures of these regions. Baring-Gould was also a prolific hymn writer and contributed significantly to the preservation of English folklore and traditions. His works continue to be valued for their rich detail and insight into the social history of England.