Miriam: A Tale of Pole Moor and the Greenfield Hills

"Miriam: A Tale of Pole Moor and the Greenfield Hills" by D. F. E. Sykes is a book that paints a vivid picture of Yorkshire life in the 1830s. It tells a story focused on Miriam and the people around her. It shows their relationship to the local residents and to a group of Romany gypsies called the Burnplatters. Set against the backdrop of the Saddleworth Wakes, the novel explores friendships and dreams within the tough moorland environment. Through the characters like Abel and Jim, the story captures small-town culture with local dialect and an eye to the traditions. The arrival of the Burnplatters hints at problems between different groups, love, and staying alive in changing times.