In this engaging biography, Richard Harris Dalton Barham offers a detailed portrait of his father, the Reverend Richard Harris Barham, author of the popular Ingoldsby Legends. With rich anecdotes and personal insights, Barham brings to life his father's literary genius and colorful personality, offering readers a unique window into the world of 19th-century England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.