Books by "William Edward A. Axon"

10 books found

Clark University, 1889-1899

Clark University, 1889-1899

by William Edward Story, Clark University (Worcester, Mass.)

1899

The Story of Belfagor in Literature and Folk-lore

The Story of Belfagor in Literature and Folk-lore

by William Edward Armytage Axon

1902

The most comprehensive book on this subject ever published. With 3,638 references,

Lancashire Gleanings

Lancashire Gleanings

by William Edward Armytage Axon

1883

Echoes of Old Lancashire

Echoes of Old Lancashire

by William Edward Armytage Axon

1899 · Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Preface This volume is intended for those who find it pleasant, at times, to wander in the byways of topography and local literature. The development of Lancashire, especially in its relation to modern industrial life, has been told by more than one able historian, and all that is here attempted is to glean in the ample harvest fields. The bygone customs, forgotten worthies, outworn superstitions, historical episodes and travellers' tales here recorded, will, it is hoped, not be without interest. If some of the articles seem more modern than the title would strictly justify, it must be remembered that the changes in the condition of the County Palatine have been so rapid that many things have become obsolete in the life time of the existing generation.