author
James Bowker
A late-19th-century English writer remembered for collecting eerie local lore, he is best known for bringing Lancashire’s goblins, fairies, and ghostly legends onto the page. His books mix folklore, nature, and religious curiosity in a way that still feels vivid and inviting.
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Goblin Tales of Lancashire
by James Bowker
About the author
James Bowker was an English author active in the late 1800s. Reliable catalog and library-style sources about him are sparse, but his surviving books show a writer deeply interested in folklore and the natural world.
He is best known for Goblin Tales of Lancashire, first published in 1878, a collection of stories drawn from Lancashire legend and superstition. He is also associated with Birds of the Bible, which reflects a different side of his work: a more descriptive, explanatory interest in birds and biblical symbolism.
Because confirmed biographical details are limited, it is safest to see Bowker through his writing rather than through a full life story. What comes through clearly is his feel for regional tradition and his desire to preserve old tales for later readers.