The novel is set in the wilds of exmoor during the late 17th century, and concerns the adventurous life of the yeoman john ridd and his love for lorna doone, a beautiful maiden. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Lorna doone, a romance in exmoor is a beautiful romance and adventure story set in the south west of england during the monmouth rebellion. Lorna doone h for sale antiquarian collectible books. John in west country dialect this is pronounced jan ridd is the son of a respectable farmer who was murdered in cold blood by a member of the notorious doone. A romance of exmoor is a novel by english author richard doddridge blackmore, published in 1869. Blackmore, a british novelist, was the author of a popular book titled lorna doone, the lead character, lorna doone of course, was of scottish heritage, and shortbread was considered scottish. Lorna doone is a golden, squareshaped shortbread cookie produced by nabisco.
The more i get to know the area the more i love it and, of course, have developed many good friendships down there over the years. Lorna doone sampson low hardback, illustrated, with 1873 6th edition preface by blackmore, r. Blackmorlibrary of classics edition, printed in great britain. Lorna doone penguin readers, level 4 by blackmore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A romance of exmoor a novel that has stood the test of time so well as mr. Blackmores lorna doone for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. Beautifully illustrated with delightful sketches from early editions, lorna doone is an enthralling literary romance based on an intriguing group of characters in the late seventeenth century. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He is often known as the last victorian and is best known for his third novel lorna doone published in 1869.
Lorna doone by blackmore, r d used books and rare books. But john ridd, the narratorsuitor is well aware of his own faults and more than makes up for lorna s perfection. Lorna doone is the tale of a young boy, john ridd, whose father is killed by scottish outlaws the doones. Lorna doone, the character, is a little too good to be truetolife. Books similar to lorna doone meet your next favorite book.
Almost from the beginning it received great acclaim by many of blackmores contemporaries including robert louis stevenson, gerard manley hopkins, thomas hardy, and margaret oliphant. Set against this historical background, this beautiful novel tells the story of young john ridd who as he grows into manhood and rights the wrong done to his family and parish by a group of noble outlaws and at the same time winning the hand and heart of. Exiled to a remote part of exmoor which is in englands west country and now a national park, they rob travellers and local farms. Pictorial dust jacket over beige and red pictorial boards. Revenge, jealousy, love and death are among the books many involving themes it was an immediate hit upon first publication in 1869 and has never. Lorna doone ladybird childrens classics by blackmore, r d. He wrote several other books, most of them romantic historical stories like lorna doone. The novel is set in 17thcentury exmoor, a remote area of devon, england, and concerns a virtuous and somewhat mysterious young woman who has been raised. The savage and powerful doone family are hated throughout the land for their marauding ways, especially by john ridd, whose father they killed.
We list first the three lorna doone volumes 1 3 then books about r. Find books like lorna doone from the worlds largest community of readers. Lorna became a very popular name for girls, blackmore became famous and he was able to spend the rest of his life writing. An edition of the classic story of lorna doone and her life on exmoor, england. Lorna doone by blackmore and a great selection of related books. Lorna doone has become a timeless classic, though blackmore originally had much difficulty in having it published. Jan 31, 2017 overall, lorna doone is a beautiful story that is worth the effort. The novel pioneered a new romantic movement in english fiction and remains in print to this day.
Lorna fell across my knees when i was going to kiss her, as the bridegroom is allowed to do, and encouraged, if he needs it. Dutton in new york as a writer with the literary potential and the mastery of midwestern themes and voices to become another ole rolvaag or even sinclair lewis. Blackmores 1869 novel, lorna doone, but no record exists as to the exact motivation behind the name. It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in devon and somerset, particularly around the east lyn valley area of exmoor. If anybody cares to read a simple tale told simply. It is all very straightforward, with the doones cast as upper class robbers, thieves and cut throat murderers one of them having killed johns father while he was still a child and the ordinary people the heroes and heroines with john chosen by.
It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in devon and somerset. Blackmore, including first editions, signed copies, and sets in fine bindings of lorna doone. Lot two rare vintage books lorna doone black beauty poor condition. Make offer vintage book early 1940s lorna doone a romance of exmoor r. The winner of an early hopwood award for fiction, ms. Prize copy to a t g blackmore from blundells school, for mathematics n. There are few narrators that are more lovable than john ridd, the protagonist of this great romance and adventure. The charity is looking after these two siites as the gateway to lorna doone s inspiring exmoor landscape and the ambition is that this will encourage more people to invest in their wellbeing and benefit from spending time in the outdoors, noticing nature and spotting some of the wildlife that the charity cares for in the area such as beavers, water voles and some of the uks rarest. A romance of exmoor is a novel by richard doddridge blackmore.
Lorna doone, fictional heroine of the historical romance lorna doone 1869 by r. Goodreads members who liked lorna doone also liked. Slight wear and some bumping to covers corners from shelf and time. Book this book is classified as a romance published in 1893.
However, amid the dangers of the monmouth rebellion, john meets lorna and determines to rescue her from her evil family and the perils of civil war. Introduced in march 1912, it was possibly named after the main character in r. Oct 24, 2014 with lorna doone, i ended up on exmoor just a couple of miles from the doone valley completely by chance at the age of 16 and have been returning several times a year ever since. Lorna doone book in antiquarian and collectable books for. Blackmores charming story of lorna doone scarcely needs a preface. I still rooted for lorna despite her annoying flawlessness. Lorna doone madge bellamy edition round table books specializes in rare, antiquarian and collectible books, particularly in the areas of history, art, arthurian history and literature, napoleonic biography and history, poetry, and illustrated editions of the rubaiyat of omar khayyam. The language is beautiful and the story flows well. Lorna doone isnt a book with a blurred dividing line between good and evil and shades of grey. R d blackmore was educated at blundells, awarded in the summer of 1900. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Lorna doone a romance of exmoor vintage book, al burt publisher, antique book, old book, collectible book vinjie 4. Blackmore 18251900 was one of the most famous english novelists of the second half of the 19th century.
More information about this seller contact this seller 92. Lorna doone beers may 10, 1897 june 5, 1989 was an american novelist, poet, memoirist, and author of childrens books. Lorna doone download free books pdf epub freeditorial. The national trust cares for the lorna doone valley. Against a backdrop of political and religious upheaval, a farmer falls in love with the queen of the notorious doone clan a family that he has sworn vengeance on. The frontispiece plate is creased along the right hand edge. The book is in excellent readable condition for its age. Certainly no word of introduction is necessary to testify to its exquisite humor, its dramatic force, its undercurrent of poetic feeling, its fine touches of landscapepainting. Living amongst them is the pretty lorna doone, kidnapped by them as an infant. Lorna doone book in antiquarian and collectable books for sale.
It reminds me of thomas hardys writing, and, since he loved the book, this doesnt surprise me. Blackmore, a free text and ebook for easy online reading, study, and reference. Lorna doone sampson low hardback, illustrated, with 1873. This is a rare classic book that is highly collectible. Foxing to the pages and a dedication on the inside cover. If you like books about romance, you should greatly enjoy this book. Blackmore preface this work is called a romance, because the incidents. The novel is set in 17thcentury exmoor, a remote area of devon, england, and concerns a virtuous and somewhat mysterious young woman who has been raised by bandits who abducted her when she was. Todays photographs of the actual setting of lorna doone. Lorna doone is a classic that deserves five stars because of its beauty beauty of characterization, beauty of depiction of an era, beauty of description of love of place.
Jan 04, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Make offer vtg blackmores lorna doone ornate pocket classic 1926 antique display book lorna doone. The inside pages are generally clean and unmarked, with a couple having some foreedge damage from the pages being cut open. New listingheron books lorna doone r d blackmore book. This book contains the two volumes of the book lorna doone. A journalist compared the royal marriage to the story in lorna doone. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The novel has inspired at least ten movies and miniseries. With neil finnighan, jack baverstock, trevor cooper, aidan gillen. John enters the forbidden doone valley by climbing a steep and. Decroated gray cloth covers rubbed, spine sunned, corners and spine ends bumped.
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