Domitia - format ePub

S. Baring-Gould's 'Perpetua. A Tale of Nimes in A.D. 213' transports the reader back to ancient Rome, specifically to the city of Nimes in the year 213. The book explores themes of faith, persecution,...

In 'Domitia' by S. Baring-Gould, readers are taken on a journey through ancient Rome as they follow the life of the titular character, Domitia, a young woman caught in the midst of political intrigue...

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In 'Curious Myths of the Middle Ages', S. Baring-Gould delves into the fascinating world of medieval folklore and superstitions. Through a meticulous exploration of various myths and legends, Baring-Gould...

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Fifty years ago! Half a century has passed since the writer was a child in the parish where he has laid the scene of this tale. There he had a trusty nurse, and a somewhat romantic story was attached...

Cornwall, peopled mainly by Celts, but with an infusion of English blood, stands and always has stood apart from the rest of England, much, but in a less degree, as has Wales. That which brought it into...

An incredible number of legends exists connected with the personages whose history is given in the Old Testament. The collection now presented to the public must by no means be considered as exhaustive....

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Cornwall, peopled mainly by Celts, but with an infusion of English blood, stands and always has stood apart from the rest of England, much, but in a less degree, as has Wales. That which brought it into...

Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould of Lew Trenchard in Devon, England, was an Anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist, folk song collector and eclectic scholar. His bibliography consists of more than...

Revised with Introduction and Additional Lives of English Martyrs, Cornish and Welsh Saints: Lives of the Saints, which I have begun, is an undertaking, of whose difficulty few can have any idea. Let...

In treating of Devonshire Characters, I have had to put aside the chief Worthies and those Devonians famous in history, as George Duke of Albemarle, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Francis Drake, Sir Joshua Reynolds,...

It is advisable that all should have a clear understanding as to the nature of Conscience, the dangers to which Conscience is liable, the Nature of Sin, and the Effects of Sin. Too many people go on easily...

The Cornish Saints, The Holy Wells, Cornish Crosses, Cornish Castles, Tin Mining, Launceston, Callington, Camelford, Bude, Saltash, Bodmin, The Two Looes, Fowey, The Fal, Newquay, The Lizard, Smuggling,...

In the second century Lyons was the Rome of Gaul as it is now the second Paris of France. It was crowded with temples and public monuments. It was moreover the Athens of the West, a resort of scholars....

In "Cornwall," S. Baring-Gould intricately weaves a tapestry of the rich heritage and diverse landscapes of this iconic region in southwest England. The book is marked by its vivid descriptive style and...

In "Eve," S. Baring-Gould presents a compelling exploration of the figure of Eve, weaving together rich theological discourse with a nuanced literary style that bridges the sacred and the secular. The...

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S. Baring-Gould's "Pabo, the Priest" is a captivating historical novel set in the early medieval Welsh landscape, interweaving themes of faith, love, and spiritual struggle. With a narrative style rich...

In 'Yorkshire Oddities, Incidents, and Strange Events' by S. Baring-Gould, the reader is treated to a collection of fascinating tales and anecdotes that delve into the unique and peculiar history of Yorkshire....

The Cévennes are a mountain fringe to the uplifted plateau of Central France, and are less visited by English tourists than any other mountainous district in la belle France. They have been most unjustly...

The Fall of the Angels Adam Eve The Fall of Man Adam and Eve after the Fall Cain and Abel The Death of Adam Seth Cainan son of Enos Enoch The Giants Lamech Methuselah Noah...

In "Post-Mediæval Preachers," S. Baring-Gould embarks on an insightful exploration of the evolution of Christian preaching following the medieval era. This scholarly work intricately examines the stylistic...

In this "Book of the West" I have not sought to say all that might be said relative to Devon and Cornwall; nor have I attempted to make of it a guide-book. I have rather endeavoured to convey to the visitor...

Revised with Introduction and Additional Lives of English Martyrs, Cornish and Welsh Saints, and a full Index to the Entire Work The Lives of the Saints is a sixteen-volume collection of lives of the...

Paternal Acres The Manor House The Domestic Hearth Old Furniture Ceilings The Parish Church The Village Inn The Manor Mill The Farmhouse Cottages The Village Doctor Scapegraces Hedges Underground Rights

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In 'Legends of the Patriarchs and Prophets', S. Baring-Gould delves into the rich tapestry of Biblical lore, presenting readers with a collection of ancient myths and legends surrounding the iconic figures...

In 'Cornish Characters and Strange Events' by S. Baring-Gould, readers are treated to a collection of fascinating tales that delve into the intriguing characters and bizarre occurrences within the Cornwall...

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