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HE sun was low in the haze that hid the hills T about Tilbury Fort, ten miles up the Hope. Here, at the Thames mouth, where there was no more river, but salt sea, green marshes made the Shore and Canvey Island lay broad and flat and low, like a duller, thicker water rather than land, marked off from the shore by the Ray, pale gold in the reddening light. Deep in coarse grasses and salt sedge, with purple thistles between, Casey Marsh lay low and level for half a mile inland. Thence the ground rose, gently at first, then more steeply, to the irregular green ridge that backed the marshes far as eye could see.
Stately and grey on the boldest hill rose the ruined towers of Hadleigh Castle, mighty still in their decay, and imposing even because of their rent flanks and the vast thickness of wall there displayed.
About their foundations and clogged under-passages the fallen masonry was half covered with bramble and bush, and, lower, a thicker Coppice fringed the hill and marked the foot of its steeper slope.
From the ruins the View was wide. Two miles along the marshes below, toward the east and the open sea, stood the fishing Village of Leigh, its jumble of red roofs seeming to rest on the broad water itself, thick trees clothing the hill behind it, and its grey Church tower standing high over all. Across the estuary, five miles away at its nearest, lay the Kent Shore, now growing misty, and the quiet, smooth water between was dotted with the Leigh boats, like gnats on a pond.
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- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1330686926
- ISBN 13 9781330686928
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages367
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and beliefs of Cunning Murrell, a notorious figure in 19th-century Essex, whose mysterious practices and profound impact on the region continue to fascinate to this day. Through the lens of the author's extensive research and evocative writing, readers are transported back in time to an era of superstition, fear, and intrigue. The author explores Murrell's role as a self-proclaimed cunning man, a master of the occult who held sway over the lives of those around him. Through a meticulous examination of historical documents and firsthand accounts, the book unravels the intricate web of beliefs and practices that Murrell employed to exert his influence, including witchcraft, divination, and herbal remedies. Beyond the captivating tale of Murrell's life and practices, this book delves into the broader historical context of the time, shedding light on the social and cultural conditions that allowed such a figure to flourish. The author provides a rich tapestry of Essex's rural communities, their customs, and their deep-rooted fears and superstitions. Ultimately, this book is not just a biography of Cunning Murrell but an exploration of the human need for meaning in a world of uncertainty. It offers a compelling examination of the power of belief, the allure of the unknown, and the enduring legacy of those who walk the line between the rational and the mystical. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330686928_0
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