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Small Talk at Wreyland. First Series
In 'Small Talk at Wreyland. First Series,' Cecil Torr presents a captivating collection of anecdotes, reflections, and observations gathered from the everyday life and lore of Wreyland, a small hamlet in Devon. Torr's prose, interwoven with the rich tapestry of rural English society at the turn of the 20th century, exudes a charmingly antiquated aura, underscoring the transition from oral tradition to written record. Contextually, the book emerges as a reflection on a fading era, its literary style embracing the cadences of a more leisurely and introspective time. It's a piece that not only entertains with its quaint narratives but also offers invaluable insight into the social and cultural ...
Small Talk at Wreyland - Second Series
This vintage book contains the second series of Cecil Torr's 1918 work “Small Talk at Wreyland”, a fascinating exploration of the history of South Devon, England in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It contains extracts from family letters, documents, and anecdotes which offer insight into a vast range of social, political, and religious issues through the day-to-day life in his village, Lustleigh, located on the edge of Dartmoor. This wonderful, illustrated book is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of Devon and rural English life in general. Cecil Torr (1857–1928) is a British author and antiquarian. Other notable works by this author include: “Memphis and Mycenae” (1896) and “Ancient Ships” (1895).
Small Talk at Wreyland
First published in 1932, this book presents a selection of Cecil Torr's reminiscences of life in and around Wreyland, Devon.
Small Talk at Wreyland - Complete Series - 1 - 3
This vintage book contains all three parts of Cecil Torr's 1918 work "Small Talk at Wreyland", a fascinating exploration of the history of South Devon, England in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It contains extracts from family letters, documents, and anecdotes which offer insight into a vast range of social, political, and religious issues through the day-to-day life in his village, Lustleigh, located on the edge of Dartmoor. This wonderful, illustrated book is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of Devon and rural English life in general. Cecil Torr (1857-1928) is a British author and antiquarian. Other notable works by this author include: "Memphis and Mycenae" (1896) and "Ancient Ships" (1895).
Small Talk at Wreyland; Volume 1
Step back in time to rural England in the early 20th century with this charming collection of anecdotes and reminiscences from author Cecil Torr. Whether he's discussing local customs and traditions or sharing humorous stories from his own life, Torr's warm and engaging writing style will transport readers to a bygone era. 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 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. 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.
