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Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. 1st World Library-Literary Society is a non-profit educational organization. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG These studies in secret history follow no chronological order. The affair of James de la Cloche only attracted the author's attention after most of the volume was in print. But any reader curious in the veiled intrigues of the Restoration will probably find it convenient to peruse 'The Mystery of James de la Cloche' after the essay on 'The Valet's Master, ' as the puzzling adventures of de la Cloche occurred in the years (1668-1669), when the Valet was consig...
When the learned first gave serious attention to popular ballads, from the time of Percy to that of Scott, they laboured under certain disabilities. The Comparative Method was scarcely understood, and was little practised. Editors were content to study the ballads of their own countryside, or, at most, of Great Britain. Teutonic and Northern parallels to our ballads were then adduced, as by Scott and Jamieson. It was later that the ballads of Europe, from the Faroes to Modern Greece, were compared with our own, with EuropeanMärchen, or children’s tales, and with the popular songs, dances, and traditions of classical and savage peoples. The results of this more recent comparison may be bri...
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THE VALET'S TRAGEDY AND OTHER STUDIES by ANDREW LANG is a gripping collection of tales that delve into historical mysteries and intriguing events. From the unexplained disappearance of a valet to the inexplicable occurrences in grand manor houses, Lang provides a fascinating study of each enigma. Lang's narratives strike a perfect balance between scholarly examination and enthralling storytelling, drawing readers into the heart of each mystery. Embark on a journey of historical intrigue with THE VALET'S TRAGEDY AND OTHER STUDIES. Get your copy today!
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