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Lancashire Sketches by Edwin Waugh is a vivid collection of short stories and essays that captures the culture, traditions, and everyday life of Lancashire’s working-class communities during the mid-19th century. Waugh, a celebrated dialect poet and writer, was deeply connected to the people and places he wrote about, and his sketches reflect a genuine affection for the Lancashire region and its inhabitants.The book offers readers glimpses into rural and industrial life in Lancashire, often written in the local dialect to preserve the authenticity of the characters’ voices. Through a mix of humor, pathos, and keen observation, Waugh presents portraits of the people—farmers, laborers, and village characters—who defined the region’s distinctive social fabric. His works often highlight the resilience, warmth, and sense of community that marked Lancashire life, despite the economic hardships brought by industrialization.