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Book Synopsis The Witches of Pendle Hill - Book Three - Pendle Forest by : Gerald Firth
Download or read book The Witches of Pendle Hill - Book Three - Pendle Forest written by Gerald Firth and published by . This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1612, in Lancaster, thirteen people were accused, tried and convicted of being witches. Amongst them are names that still live in the folklore that is the story of the witches of Pendle Hill. Of the thirteen, one died in jail, one was sentences to one year in jail, all the others were hanged.William Ainsworth Harrison wove a truly epic fictional novel around the story of these infamous inhabitants of Lancashire. His masterpiece was titled, "The Lancashire Witches" and was published in 1954. Harrison's original is written in the English of the 1850's and uses obscure words and some which have disappeared from the language altogether. Also, the speech of the 'rustics' is in 17th Century Lancashire dialect that most people would find impossible to understand.For this publication the language has been slightly modernise and is more comprehensible without losing the spirit of the times or the characteristics of the people of the day.
Book Synopsis The Lancashire Witches by : William Harrison Ainsworth
Download or read book The Lancashire Witches written by William Harrison Ainsworth and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Wicked Enchantments by : Joyce Froome
Download or read book Wicked Enchantments written by Joyce Froome and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pendle witchcraft case is a compelling human story, and also provides a dramatic insight into the importance of magic in the lives of our ancestors.
Book Synopsis The Lancashire Witches by : William Ainsworth
Download or read book The Lancashire Witches written by William Ainsworth and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-07-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE COMPLETE SET OF THREE BOOKS - The Lancashire Witches - A Romance of Pendle Forest by William Harrison Ainsworth, Esq. - The Lancashire Witches is the only one of William Harrison Ainsworth's forty novels that has remained continuously in print since its first publication. It was serialised in the Sunday Times newspaper in 1848; a book edition appeared the following year, published by Henry Colburn. The novel is based on the true story of the Pendle witches, who were executed in 1612 for causing harm by witchcraft. Modern critics such as David Punter consider the book to be Ainsworth's best work. E. F. Bleiler rated the novel "one of the major English novels about witchcraft". The subject of the Pendle witches was suggested to Ainsworth by antiquarian and long-time friend James Crossley, President of the Chetham Society. During 1846 and 1847 Ainsworth visited all of the major sites involved in the story, such as Pendle Hill and Malkin Tower, home of the Demdikes, one of the two families accused of witchcraft. He wrote the story in 1848, when it was serialised in the Sunday Times newspaper. On completion of the work, Ainsworth was paid £1,000 (equivalent to about £78,600 as of 2008), and the copyright reverted to him. As was common practice at the time, the novel was published in a three-volume set, known as a "triple decker". The first edition was produced by Henry Colburn in 1849, with the subtitle "A Romance of Pendle Forest". At £1 11s 6d, about the amount that a skilled worker could earn in a week, it was expensive. Routledge published an illustrated edition in 1854, reissued in 1878. The twelve full-page illustrations were by John Gilbert.
Book Synopsis Daughters of the Witching Hill by : Mary Sharratt
Download or read book Daughters of the Witching Hill written by Mary Sharratt and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2010-04-07 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of The Dark Lady, a novel of England’s trial of the Pendle witches of 1612 and a family struggling to survive the hysteria. Bess Southerns, an impoverished widow living in Pendle Forest, is haunted by visions and gains a reputation as a cunning woman. Drawing on the Catholic folk magic of her youth, Bess heals the sick and foretells the future. As she ages, she instructs her granddaughter, Alizon, in her craft, as well as her best friend, who ultimately turns to dark magic. When a peddler suffers a stroke after exchanging harsh words with Alizon, a local magistrate, eager to make his name as a witch finder, plays neighbors and family members against one another until suspicion and paranoia reach frenzied heights. This e-book includes a sample chapter of Illuminations. “Daughters of the Witching Hill offers a fresh approach with witches who believe in their own power and yet, in many ways, are still innocent. Sharratt’s readers—like the magistrate who took the women’s confessions—are likely to be spellbound by their stories.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Full of the reality of the day, this story is stark and real, but Sharratt’s descriptions of landscape and the daily life of the poor at the time are rich enough to feed the senses. The author weaves this vast canvas of changing culture into the personal stories of these women, and in the process transports us to a distant land, a distant time—and deep into the story of people we sympathize with and care about.”—Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Book Synopsis Pott's Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster by : Thomas Potts
Download or read book Pott's Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster written by Thomas Potts and published by . This book was released on 1845 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Familiars written by Stacey Halls and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Assured and alluring, this beautiful tale of women, witchcraft and the fight against power is a delight.” —Jessie Burton, New York Times–bestselling author In 1612 Lancaster, England, the hunt for witches has reached a fever pitch . . . But in a time of suspicion and accusation, to be a woman may be the greatest risk of all. Fleetwood Shuttleworth, the mistress of Pendle Hill’s Gawthorpe Hall, is with child. Anxious to produce an heir, she is distraught to find a letter from her physician that warns her husband she will not survive this pregnancy. Devastated, Fleetwood wanders the estate grounds, where she catches a young woman poaching. Alice Gray claims she is a local midwife and promises to help Fleetwood deliver a healthy baby. But a witch-obsessed frenzy sweeps the countryside. Even woodland creatures or “familiars” are thought to be dark companions of the unholy. And Alice soon stands accused of witchcraft. Time is running out. The witch trials are about to begin. With both their lives at stake, Fleetwood must prove Alice’s innocence. Only they know the truth. Set against the real Pendle witch trials, this compelling novel draws its characters from historical figures as it explores the lives of seventeenth-century women. Ultimately it raises the question: Was witch hunting really just women hunting? “A rich and atmospheric reimagining of a historical period rife with religious tensions, superstitions, misogyny and fear.” —The New York Times Book Review “An intricate and sensitive portrayal of a brave, tenacious young girl carving her place in the world. A must-read novel.” —Heather Morris, #1 New York Times–bestselling author
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Book Synopsis The Lancashire Witches by : William Harrison Ainsworth
Download or read book The Lancashire Witches written by William Harrison Ainsworth and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-28 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lancashire Witches is the only one of William Harrison Ainsworth's forty novels that has remained continuously in print since its first publication.It was serialised in the Sunday Times newspaper in 1848; a book edition appeared the following year, published by Henry Colburn. The novel is based on the true story of the Pendle witches, who were executed in 1612 for causing harm by witchcraft. Modern critics such as David Punter consider the book to be Ainsworth's best work.E. F. Bleiler rated the novel "one of the major English novels about witchcraft".Biographical background and publication:The subject of the Pendle witches was suggested to Ainsworth by antiquarian and long-time friend James Crossley, President of the Chetham Society. During 1846 and 1847 Ainsworth visited all of the major sites involved in the story, such as Pendle Hill and Malkin Tower, home of the Demdikes, one of the two families accused of witchcraft. He wrote the story in 1848, when it was serialised in the Sunday Times newspaper. On completion of the work, Ainsworth was paid �1,000 (equivalent to about �78,600 as of 2008), and the copyright reverted to him.As was common practice at the time, the novel was published in a three-volume set, known as a "triple decker". The first edition was produced by Henry Colburn in 1849, with the subtitle "A Romance of Pendle Forest". At �1 11s 6d, about the amount that a skilled worker could earn in a week, it was expensive. Routledge published an illustrated edition in 1854, reissued in 1878. The twelve full-page illustrations were by John Gilbert.Plot:Ainsworth based his story largely on the official account of the Lancashire witch trials written by the clerk to the court, Thomas Potts, first published in 1613 under the title The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster. Potts himself makes an appearance in the novel, as a "scheming and self-serving lawyer".Book one is set against the backdrop of the 1536 Pilgrimage of Grace, an uprising by northern Catholics against the English Reformation instituted by King Henry VIII...William Harrison Ainsworth (4 February 1805 - 3 January 1882) was an English historical novelist born at King Street in Manchester. He trained as a lawyer, but the legal profession held no attraction for him. While completing his legal studies in London he met the publisher John Ebers, at that time manager of the King's Theatre, Haymarket. Ebers introduced Ainsworth to literary and dramatic circles, and to his daughter, who became Ainsworth's wife.Ainsworth briefly tried the publishing business, but soon gave it up and devoted himself to journalism and literature. His first success as a writer came with Rookwood in 1834, which features Dick Turpin as its leading character. A stream of 39 novels followed, the last of which appeared in 1881. Ainsworth died in Reigate on 3 January 1882....Sir John Gilbert RA (21 July 1817 - 5 October 1897) was an English artist, illustrator and engraver.Gilbert was born in Blackheath, Surrey, and taught himself to paint. His only formal instruction was from George Lance. Skilled in several media, Gilbert gained the nickname, "the Scott of painting". He was best known for the illustrations and woodcuts he produced for the Illustrated London News....
Author :William Harrison 1805-1882 Ainsworth Publisher :Legare Street Press ISBN 13 :9781014268242 Total Pages :378 pages Book Rating :4.2/5 (682 download)
Book Synopsis The Lancashire Witches, a Romance of Pendle Forest. In Three Volumes; V. 3 by : William Harrison 1805-1882 Ainsworth
Download or read book The Lancashire Witches, a Romance of Pendle Forest. In Three Volumes; V. 3 written by William Harrison 1805-1882 Ainsworth and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Book Synopsis The Daylight Gate by : Jeanette Winterson
Download or read book The Daylight Gate written by Jeanette Winterson and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Utterly compulsive' Daily Telegraph 'A gripping gothic read' Sarah Hall, Guardian 'So seductive ... I was hooked' Independent The Forest of Pendle used to be a hunting ground, but some say that the hill is the hunter - alive in its black-and-green coat cropped like an animal pelt. Good Friday, 1612. Two notorious witches await trial and certain death in Lancaster Castle, whilst a small group gathers in secret protest. Into this group the self-made Alice Nutter stakes her claim and swears to fight against the rule of fear. But what is Alice's connection to these witches? What is magic if not power, and what will happen to the women who possess it?
Book Synopsis The Lancashire Witches, Vol. 3 of 3 by : William Harrison Ainsworth
Download or read book The Lancashire Witches, Vol. 3 of 3 written by William Harrison Ainsworth and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Lancashire Witches, Vol. 3 of 3: A Romance of Pendle Forest After seeing Richard depart on his perilous mission to Malkin Tower, Mistress Nutter retired to her own chamber, and held long and anxious self-communion. The course of her thoughts may be gathered from the terrible revelations made by Mother Demdike to Alizon. A prey to the most agonising emotions, it may be questioned if she could have endured greater torment if her heart had been consumed by living fire, as in the punishment assigned to the damned in the fabled halls of Eblis. For the first time, remorse assailed her, and she felt compunction for the evil she had committed. The whole of her dark career passed in review before her. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis Rosemary and the Witches of Pendle Hill by :
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Book Synopsis Walking in the Forest of Bowland and Pendle by : Terry Marsh
Download or read book Walking in the Forest of Bowland and Pendle written by Terry Marsh and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 40 circular walks in Lancashire’s Forest of Bowland National Landscape, including Pendle. Exploring the beautiful scenery of both the moors and the Lune, Hodder and Ribble Valleys, there are routes for all abilities, from shorter low-level walks to longer, more strenuous outings. The walks, accessible from Lancaster, Clitheroe and Slaidburn, range from 5 to 20km (3–13 miles). 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk (reproduced at 1:60,000) Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Route summary table and overview information make it easy to choose an appropriate route Local points of interest
Book Synopsis The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel) by : William Harrison Ainsworth
Download or read book The Lancashire Witches (Historical Novel) written by William Harrison Ainsworth and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-12-18 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This novel is based on the true story of the Pendle witches, who were executed in 1612 for causing harm by witchcraft. The story begins against the backdrop of the 1536 Pilgrimage of Grace, an uprising by northern Catholics against the English Reformation instituted by King Henry VIII. John Paslew, Abbot of Whalley tries to organize his forces in preparation for joining the main body of the rebel army, but he collides with Nicholas Demdike, known as the husband of a notorious witch. Demdike foretells the death of abbot, but claims that he can help him if he baptizes Demdike's daughter. The abbot declines, cursing the child to be a witch and the mother of witches. Following story is based largely on the official account of the Lancashire witch trials.
Download or read book The Craftsman written by Sharon Bolton and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharon Bolton returns with her creepiest standalone yet, following a young cop trying to trace the disappearances of a small town's teenagers. Florence Lovelady's career was made when she convicted coffin-maker Larry Grassbrook of a series of child murders 30 years ago in a small village in Lancashire. Like something out of a nightmare, the victims were buried alive. Florence was able to solve the mystery and get a confession out of Larry before more children were murdered, and he spent the rest of his life in prison. But now, decades later, he's dead, and events from the past start to repeat themselves. Is someone copying the original murders? Or did she get it wrong all those years ago? When her own son goes missing under similar circumstances, the case not only gets reopened... it gets personal. In master of suspense Sharon Bolton's latest thriller, readers will find a page-turner to confirm their deepest fears and the only protagonist who can face them.
Book Synopsis The Lancashire Witches, Vol. 2 of 3 by : William Harrison Ainsworth
Download or read book The Lancashire Witches, Vol. 2 of 3 written by William Harrison Ainsworth and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Lancashire Witches, Vol. 2 of 3: A Romance of Pendle Forest The long oaken table, usually standing in the middle of the hall, had been removed to one side, to allow free scope for dancing and other pastimes, but it was still devoted to hospitable uses, being covered with trenchers and drinking-cups, and spread for a substantial repast. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
