Lorna doone penguin readers, level 4 by blackmore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Blackmore, including first editions, signed copies, and sets in fine bindings of lorna doone. He is often known as the last victorian and is best known for his third novel lorna doone published in 1869. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Blackmores charming story of lorna doone scarcely needs a preface. 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. Lorna doone download free books pdf epub freeditorial.
Lorna doone, the character, is a little too good to be truetolife. It reminds me of thomas hardys writing, and, since he loved the book, this doesnt surprise me. Blackmore preface this work is called a romance, because the incidents. The savage and powerful doone family are hated throughout the land for their marauding ways, especially by john ridd, whose father they killed. Lorna doone sampson low hardback, illustrated, with 1873 6th edition preface by blackmore, r.
Lorna doone h for sale antiquarian collectible books. I find this 1920 summary to be overly harsh, but wished to include it as an instructive example of how fickle reputations can be in the literary world. Introduced in march 1912, it was possibly named after the main character in r. 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. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. 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 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. 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. A romance of exmoor a novel that has stood the test of time so well as mr. Lorna doone beers may 10, 1897 june 5, 1989 was an american novelist, poet, memoirist, and author of childrens books. John enters the forbidden doone valley by climbing a steep and.
An edition of the classic story of lorna doone and her life on exmoor, england. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The book is in excellent readable condition for its age. Lorna doone is a golden, squareshaped shortbread cookie produced by nabisco.
Pictorial dust jacket over beige and red pictorial boards. It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in devon and somerset. Goodreads members who liked lorna doone also liked. Lorna doone, a romance in exmoor is a beautiful romance and adventure story set in the south west of england during the monmouth rebellion. There are few narrators that are more lovable than john ridd, the protagonist of this great romance and adventure. The winner of an early hopwood award for fiction, ms. 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. Todays photographs of the actual setting of lorna doone. Lorna doone by blackmore and a great selection of related books. Adventure and adventurers, fict, fiction, history, juvenile. Lorna doone book in antiquarian and collectable books for sale. Decroated gray cloth covers rubbed, spine sunned, corners and spine ends bumped. Find books like lorna doone from the worlds largest community of readers.
The national trust cares for the lorna doone valley. This book contains the two volumes of the book lorna doone. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Lorna doone sampson low hardback, illustrated, with 1873. If anybody cares to read a simple tale told simply.
Prize copy to a t g blackmore from blundells school, for mathematics n. 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. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Blackmorlibrary of classics edition, printed in great britain. Jan 31, 2017 overall, lorna doone is a beautiful story that is worth the effort. Foxing to the pages and a dedication on the inside cover. We list first the three lorna doone volumes 1 3 then books about r.
Book this book is classified as a romance published in 1893. The frontispiece plate is creased along the right hand edge. But john ridd, the narratorsuitor is well aware of his own faults and more than makes up for lorna s perfection. 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. He wrote several other books, most of them romantic historical stories like lorna doone. 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 by blackmore, r d used books and rare books. Slight wear and some bumping to covers corners from shelf and time. With neil finnighan, jack baverstock, trevor cooper, aidan gillen. Lorna doone a romance of exmoor vintage book, al burt publisher, antique book, old book, collectible book vinjie 4. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. R d blackmore was educated at blundells, awarded in the summer of 1900. The novel has inspired at least ten movies and miniseries. Books similar to lorna doone meet your next favorite book.
A romance of exmoor is a novel by english author richard doddridge blackmore, published in 1869. If you like books about romance, you should greatly enjoy this book. 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. Make offer vintage book early 1940s lorna doone a romance of exmoor r. The language is beautiful and the story flows well. 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. Lorna doone, fictional heroine of the historical romance lorna doone 1869 by r. Lot two rare vintage books lorna doone black beauty poor condition. 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. Make offer vtg blackmores lorna doone ornate pocket classic 1926 antique display book lorna doone. 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. A journalist compared the royal marriage to the story in lorna doone. 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. New listingheron books lorna doone r d blackmore book.
Lorna doone ladybird childrens classics by blackmore, r d. This is a rare classic book that is highly collectible. 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. Blackmores lorna doone for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. 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. Lorna doone classic illustrated edition kindle edition.
Lorna doone has become a timeless classic, though blackmore originally had much difficulty in having it published. More information about this seller contact this seller 92. Living amongst them is the pretty lorna doone, kidnapped by them as an infant. Exiled to a remote part of exmoor which is in englands west country and now a national park, they rob travellers and local farms. Blackmores 1869 novel, lorna doone, but no record exists as to the exact motivation behind the name. Blackmore, a free text and ebook for easy online reading, study, and reference. Jan 04, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Lorna doone book in antiquarian and collectable books for. 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.
Lorna doone is the tale of a young boy, john ridd, whose father is killed by scottish outlaws the doones. I still rooted for lorna despite her annoying flawlessness. Blackmore 18251900 was one of the most famous english novelists of the second half of the 19th century. A romance of exmoor is a novel by richard doddridge blackmore. Lorna doone isnt a book with a blurred dividing line between good and evil and shades of grey. The inside pages are generally clean and unmarked, with a couple having some foreedge damage from the pages being cut open.