The History of Thomas Hickathrift by George Laurence Gomme
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"The History of Thomas Hickathrift" by George Laurence Gomme is a chapbook reprint, likely written during the late 19th century. This folk tale recounts the adventures of its titular character, Thomas Hickathrift, a large and strong man who becomes known for his remarkable feats of strength and bravery, particularly against a giant terrorizing his homeland in the marshes of the Isle of Ely. The story unfolds in two parts, detailing Hickathrift's evolution
from a simple, somewhat slothful laborer to a celebrated local hero after he defeats a giant, claiming the giant's territory for himself and becoming a figure of respect within his community. The narrative is rich with folk motifs, featuring various exploits such as wrestling, defeating thieves, and ultimately, engaging in battles against tyranny. His fame grows as he becomes a protector of the people, taking on not just local bullies but also a monstrous giant that threatens the realm. Through humorous episodes and heroic actions, the book explores themes of strength, bravery, and the significance of local folklore in preserving cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Gomme, George Laurence, 1853-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | The History of Thomas Hickathrift |
| Series Title | Chap-books and folk-lore tracts ... First series. Vol. 1 (of 5) |
| Credits |
Produced by hekula03, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Thomas Hickathrift |
| Subject | Giants -- Folklore |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58463 |
| Release Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 252 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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