John Roby

Traditions of Lancashire John Roby

This important historical record was first published in 1829. This republished edition contains detailed and illustrated chapters on: Sir Tarquin - The Goblin Builders - Mab's Cross - The Prior of Burscough - The Eagle and Child - Black Knight of Ashton - Fair Ellen of Radcliffe - Abbot of Whalley - Sir Edward Stanley - George Marsh - Dr. Dee, the Astrologer - The Seer - Earl of Tyrone - Hoghton Tower - Lancashire Witches - Siege of Lathom - Raven Castle - The Phantom Voice - The Bar-Gaist - The Haunted Manor House - Clitheroe Castle - Grey Man of the Wood etc. Many of the earliest history books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.