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Miriam: A Tale of Pole Moor and the Greenfield Hills

By D. F. E. Sykes
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The narrative follows a young apprentice clothier who recounts life in a moorland community, detailing local customs, the Saddleworth wakes, and his friendship with a large-hearted companion. It weaves a pastoral portrait of mills, inns, and a nearby Romany encampment, and it reenacts a violent episode at a remote inn that haunts the neighbourhood. Romance emerges through the narrator's convalescence and growing devotion to Miriam. Much of the book reproduces regional speech phonetically, using dialect and episodic chapters to evoke working-class routines, festivals, tensions, and the moral and social textures of rural life.

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D. F. E. Sykes

D. F. E. Sykes was a 19th-century English author known for his contributions to regional literature, particularly tales set in Yorkshire. His notable work, "Ben o' Bill's, the Luddite: A Yorkshire Tale," reflects the social and historical context of the Luddite movement, showcasing his interest in local culture and history. Sykes also wrote several other works, including "Miriam: A Tale of Pole Moor and the Greenfield Hills" and "Sister Gertrude: A Tale of the West Riding," which further explore themes of community and identity in the English countryside. Through his storytelling, Sykes captures the essence of Yorkshire life and its challenges during a transformative period.

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