Yorkshire Tales. Third Series: Amusing sketches of Yorkshire Life in the Yorkshire Dialect: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Yorkshire Tales. Third Series: Amusing sketches of Yorkshire Life in the Yorkshire Dialect: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Yorkshire Tales. Third Series: Amusing sketches of Yorkshire Life in the Yorkshire Dialect is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hartley, John (1839–1915).
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"Yorkshire Tales. Third Series" by John Hartley is a collection of amusing sketches depicting Yorkshire life written during the late 19th century. The book employs the Yorkshire dialect to offer a humorous look at the everyday experiences and characters from its setting, showcasing their unique quirks and conversations. The opening of the collection features several characters, including Sammywell and his wife Mally, who engage in lively dialogue filled with banter and witty observations about life, appearance, and social expectations. The frequent discussions revolve around themes such as vanity, community, and the humorous misunderstandings that arise in everyday circumstances. The sketches also introduce scenarios involving friends and family that highlight the contrasting perspectives on life, showcasing both the mundane and the comically eccentric aspects of Yorkshire society.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Yorkshire Tales. Third Series: Amusing sketches of Yorkshire Life in the Yorkshire Dialect
- Author credits: Hartley, John (1839–1915)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English language -- Dialects -- England -- Yorkshire
- Yorkshire (England) -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Short Stories
- United Kingdom
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