Publisher's Synopsis
Forty Years in a Moorland Parish: Reminiscences and Researches in Danby in Cleveland is a book written by J. C. Atkinson. The book is a memoir of the author's time spent in Danby, a small village located in the Cleveland Hills of North Yorkshire, England. Atkinson spent over four decades in the area, during which time he became deeply interested in the history, culture, and natural environment of the region. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life in Danby. Atkinson writes about the village's history, its people, its customs and traditions, and its natural features, such as the moors and the forests. He also includes anecdotes and stories from his own experiences living in the area.The book is notable for its detailed and vivid descriptions of the landscape and environment of Danby. Atkinson was a keen naturalist and spent much of his time exploring the moors and studying the flora and fauna of the area. He also writes about the impact of human activity on the environment, such as the effects of mining and farming on the land.Overall, Forty Years in a Moorland Parish is a fascinating and insightful account of life in a small English village in the 19th century. Atkinson's love for Danby and its people shines through in his writing, making the book a valuable historical and cultural document.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
