The Vicar of Morwenstow: Being a Life of Robert Stephen Hawker, M.A.

Name: The Vicar of Morwenstow: Being a Life of Robert Stephen Hawker, M.A.
Author: S. Baring-Gould

A detailed biographical portrait of Robert Stephen Hawker that follows his childhood and clerical career in a remote Cornish parish, combining life events with recollections of his poetry, antiquarian interests, and eccentricities. The narrative interleaves parish history, church architecture, local legends and shipwrecks, and vivid anecdotes about his pastoral care, hospitality, charitable instincts, relationships with parishioners, and unconventional dress and habits. Chapters catalogue neighbors, superstitions, political and ecclesiastical conflicts, animal tales, and discoveries of manuscripts, offering a textured account of provincial religious life and the singular personality who animated it.

By S. Baring-Gould

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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.