BENJAMIN BRIERLEY
\bˈɛnd͡ʒəmɪn bɹˈa͡ɪ͡əlɪ], \bˈɛndʒəmɪn bɹˈaɪəlɪ], \b_ˈɛ_n_dʒ_ə_m_ɪ_n b_ɹ_ˈaɪə_l_ɪ]\
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An English sketch writer; born in Failsworth. Lancashire, in 1825. His reputation rests on numerous stories and sketches written in the Lancashire dialect. His pseudonym is "Ab-o'-th' Yate". Among his best books are: "Tales and Sketches of Lancashire Life" (London, 1862) and "Chronicles of Waverlow" (1863). "Ab-o'-th'-Yate in Yankeeland", two visits to America (1887). Died at Manchester, Jan. 18, 1896.
By Charles Dudley Warner
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Snake's-head
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