The sub-title of this book is : Character Sketches from the Yorkshire Pennines Portrayed in Words by W. Riley and in Colour and Line by Elisabeth Brockbank R.M.S. Not just an attractive volume in itself it gives a colourful & sympathetic foray into the daily life of Yorkshire people and some of the characters who people this diverse county. It is signed by the author 'W Riley' on the title page & there is a dedication on the half title page : 'With warm regards from C & W Riley Nov 1927'