Forty Years in a Moorland Parish

"Forty Years in a Moorland Parish: Reminiscences and Researchers in Danby in Cleveland" offers an evocative and scholarly window into the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors. Written by the Reverend J. C. Atkinson, this seminal work documents his four-decade tenure as the vicar of Danby, during which he became a dedicated amateur archaeologist, naturalist, and observer of local customs. The text serves as a vital record of the folk traditions, superstitions, and unique dialect of the Cleveland district, capturing a way of life that was rapidly transforming during the late 19th century. Beyond social history, the book delves into Atkinson's extensive archaeological investigations, including his excavations of ancient British barrows and his insights into the historical formation of the moorland landscape. With its blend of personal memoir and scientific observation, "Forty Years in a Moorland Parish" remains an essential resource for those interested in English regional history, parochial life, and the preservation of folklore. Readers will find a compelling narrative that bridges the gap between the pastoral duties of a country parson and the rigorous inquiry of a dedicated antiquarian.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 532, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press