WHAT was the world coming to? The world—the centre of it—the Isle of Ely? What aged man in his experience through threescore years and ten had heard of such conduct before? What local poet, whose effusions...

Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould of Lew Trenchard in Devon, England, was an Anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist and eclectic scholar. His bibliography consists of more than 1240 publications,...

S. Baring-Gould's 'In a Quiet Village' is a captivating novel that delves into the intricate details of rural life in 19th century England. With vivid descriptions and a keen eye for detail, Baring-Gould...

THIS little book has for its object to interest the many winter visitors to the Ligurian coast in the places that they see. A consecutive history of Provence and Genoese Liguria was out of the question;...

In 'Conscience and Sin: Daily Meditations for Lent, Including Week-days and Sundays', S. Baring-Gould delivers a profound and thought-provoking exploration of conscience and sin through a series of daily...

In S. Baring-Gould's 'The Book of Were-Wolves', readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the history and folklore surrounding lycanthropy. The book delves into various cultural beliefs and superstitions...

In S. Baring-Gould's work 'In the Roar of the Sea', the reader is transported to the rugged coast of Cornwall, where the elements take on a life of their own. Baring-Gould's vivid descriptions and immersive...

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...

In 'In Troubadour-Land: A Ramble in Provence and Languedoc', S. Baring-Gould takes the reader on an enchanting journey through the picturesque regions of Provence and Languedoc, delving into the rich...

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...

S. Baring-Gould's 'Cornwall' is a comprehensive exploration of the history, culture, and folklore of this enchanting region in southwestern England. Written in Baring-Gould's eloquent and detailed prose,...

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...

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,...

Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould of Lew Trenchard in Devon, England, was an Anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist and eclectic scholar. His bibliography consists of more than 1240 publications,...

Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould of Lew Trenchard in Devon, England, was an Anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist and eclectic scholar. His bibliography consists of more than 1240 publications,...

There lives in my neighbourhood a venerable dame, in an old bacon box in a fallen cottage, whose condition will be best understood by the annexed illustration.

Cheap Jack Zita written by S. Baring-Gould who was an Anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist, folk song collector and eclectic scholar. This book was published in 1896. And now republish...

It is now just thirty years since I first began to read the "Saga of Grettir the Strong" in Icelandic. At that time I had only a Danish grammar of Icelandic and an Icelandic-Danish dictionary, and I did...

I WONDER whether the day will ever dawn on England when our country houses will be as deserted as are those in France and Germany? If so, that will be a sad day for England. I judge from Germany. There,...

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....

S. Baring-Gould's 'Eve' is a gripping novel that delves into the complexities of the human psyche and morality. Set in a small English village, the story follows the protagonist, Eve, as she navigates...

Post-Mediæval Preachers by S. Baring-Gould is a comprehensive exploration of the rhetoric and content of sermons in the post-medieval period. Baring-Gould meticulously analyzes the style and themes of...

In 'Conscience and Sin: Daily Meditations for Lent,' S. Baring-Gould delves into the spiritual and moral journey of Lent through a series of meditations designed for both weekdays and Sundays. Written...

S. Baring-Gould's 'Pabo, the Priest' is a historical novel set in ancient Wales that delves into themes of faith, politics, and personal ambition. The book is written in a captivating and immersive style,...

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....

Between the mouths of the Blackwater and the Colne, on the east coast of Essex, lies an extensive marshy tract veined and freckled in every part with water. It is a wide waste of debatable ground contested...

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...

In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect. This dialect has, however,...

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...

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...