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Thomas Firminger Thiselton-Dyer

    Thomas Firminger Thiselton Dyer was an English writer celebrated for his popular non-fiction works. He possessed a remarkable talent for bringing history and folklore to life, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for a broad audience. His writing skillfully blended factual information with compelling narratives, exploring themes of customs, plant lore, and family history. Dyer's mastery in presenting the past in an understandable and captivating manner solidified his reputation as a significant popularizer of historical knowledge.

    Folk-lore of Shakespeare
    The Loves and Marriages of Some Eminent Persons
    Folk-Lore of Women
    The Folk-lore of Plants
    • 2023

      Written by the noted Victorian literary historian Thomas Firminger Thiselton Dyer, this book provides a glimpse into the romantic lives of some of history's most famous figures, including Julius Caesar, Napoleon, and Queen Victoria. As much a work of social commentary as a collection of biographies, the book offers insight into the changing attitudes towards love and marriage during the Victorian era.

      The Loves and Marriages of Some Eminent Persons
    • 2022
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    • 2022