S. Baring-Gould

Historic Oddities and Strange Events (eBook, ePUB)

Unveiling the Mysteries of Literary History

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Historic Oddities and Strange Events," S. Baring-Gould presents a rich tapestry of peculiar occurrences and fascinating historical narratives that blur the boundaries between fact and folklore. Written in a meticulous yet engaging prose style, Baring-Gould'Äôs work draws on a diverse array of sources, including folklore, local legends, and archival materials, offering readers insights into the quirky undercurrents of history often overlooked by conventional historiography. The book situates itself in the late Victorian era's burgeoning interest in the macabre and eccentric, making it a significant contribution to the genre of historical curiosities and the study of societal eccentricities. S. Baring-Gould, an accomplished writer and noted folklorist, was deeply immersed in the study of cultural history and the supernatural, influences that inform his exploration of oddities in this collection. Born into the Victorian society that had an insatiable appetite for the bizarre, his literary pursuits were shaped by a keen interest in the intersection of myth, legend, and empirical historical analysis. His background in theology and his travels throughout England and Europe provided him with a wide-ranging perspective and a wealth of material that enriches this work. This book is highly recommended for those who relish delving into the unusual corners of history, as well as for readers keen to grasp the social contexts that give rise to these strange narratives. Baring-Gould'Äôs captivating storytelling, combined with his scholarly rigor, makes "Historic Oddities and Strange Events" a must-read for enthusiasts of history and the strange alike.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664635495
• Artikelnr.: 58436324

Autorenporträt

S. Baring-Gould was born on January 28, 1834, in Exeter's St Sidwell parish. He was the eldest son and heir of Edward Baring-Gould (1804 1872), lord of the manor of Lew Trenchard, a Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant of Devon, formerly a lieutenant in the Madras Light Cavalry (resigned 1830), by his first wife, Sophia Charlotte Bond, daughter of Admiral Francis Godolphin Bond, Royal Navy. The Gould family descended from a crusader named John Gold, who was present at the siege of Damietta in 1217 and was granted an estate in Seaborough, Somerset, by Ralph de Vallibus in 1220 for his bravery. Margaret Gould was the wife of Charles Baring (1742-1829) of Courtland in Exmouth, Devon, whose memorial still stands in Lympstone Church. He was the fourth son of Johann Baring (1697-1748), of Larkbeare House, Exeter, a German immigrant apprenticed to an Exeter wool merchant, and the younger brother of Francis Baring (1740-1810) and John Baring (1730-1816), of Mount Radford, Exeter. The two brothers founded the London mercantile house of John and Francis Baring Company, which later became Barings Bank.