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| Author | : Maureen James |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 199 |
| Release | : 2013-10-07 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0750951699 |
Lincolnshire, a county with many variations in the dialect, once nurtured many folk tales and though these stories may no longer be told as often as they once were, they still resonate within the rural landscape. From the dark tales of the 'Buried Moon', 'The Lincoln Imp', and the 'Werewolf of Langrick Fen', to the humorous tales of 'Ten-Pint Smith', 'The Lad that went to look for Fools' and the 'Farmer and the Boggart', so many of these tales are rooted in the county and take us back to a time when the people would huddle around the fire in the mud and stud cottages to while away the long winter evenings. Such nights would also inspire the telling of tales of witches, fairies, ghosts, giants and dragons. All the stories in Lincolnshire Folk Tales have been thoroughly researched and will be of interest to modern readers (and storytellers), both within the county and elsewhere.
| Author | : Susanna O'Neill |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 295 |
| Release | : 2012-01-31 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0752482394 |
The county of Lincolnshire is a beautiful mixture of low-lying marshy fen land, modest hills and the steep valleys of the rolling Wolds; it is also home to a wealth of folklore, legend and intrigue. With one of the most interesting dialects in the country, this vast region is also rich in superstitions, songs, and traditional games. A study of the daily life, lore, and customs of Lincolnshire are here interspersed with stories of monstrous black hounds, dragon lairs, witches, Tiddy Mun, mischievous imps and tales of the people known as the Yellowbellies. This fully illustrated book explores the origins and meanings of Lincolnshire’s traditions and shows how the customs of the past have influenced the ways of the present.
| Author | : M.C. Balfour |
| Publisher | : Boucher Press |
| Total Pages | : 76 |
| Release | : 2010-06 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1445520206 |
Legends of the Lincolnshire cars is an absorbing collection of folk tales from on of the most remote and rural English counties. Collected at the turn of the century by an esteemed member of the folklore society. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
| Author | : William Henry Jones |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 520 |
| Release | : 1889 |
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| Author | : W. Henry Jones |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 560 |
| Release | : 1889 |
| Genre | : Folk-lore, Hungarian |
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Part of "a vast and precious store of folk-lore...found amongst the Magyars" (preface), including stories of giants, fairies and witches, and superstitions concerning animals, plants, stones, and sundries.
| Author | : Maureen James |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 183 |
| Release | : 2014-10-06 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0750958057 |
Modern-day Cambridgeshire is a county of diverse landscapes: from the elegance of the university city and the rural delights of the old county of Huntingdonshire Isle of Ely, each district has its own identity and its own stories. Explore the antics of the inhabitants of the past, including Hereward the Saxon hero; the Fenland giant Tom Hickathrift; the pious Bricstan of Chatteris; the raconteur and skater Chaffe Legge; and Mr Leech, who was carried off by the Devil. You will also discover the hidden history of the area, including how the secret Brotherhood of the Grey Goose Feather helped King Charles I, and what really happened to King John’s treasure. These entertaining tales will delight readers both within Cambridgeshire and elsewhere.
| Author | : Rosalind Kerven |
| Publisher | : Anova Books |
| Total Pages | : 200 |
| Release | : 2008-10-20 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9781905400652 |
Many people in England have little knowledge of genuine 'English' fairy tales. The stories that many of us grew up with are from overseas: for example Snow White is German, Cinderella is French and Aladdin is Arabian. But folk tales and legends are an intrinsic part of English national culture and the author has revived our best tales for a new generation of readers. This terrific collection of 12 classic tales is a great introduction to the different types of traditional story and their place in English oral and written heritage. They include tales of giants, dragons, fairies, beauty-and-the-beast, and Arthurian Romance. Each tale is linked with a specific place or county in England: 'The Dragon Castle' from Northumberland, 'The Girl Snatched By Fairies' from County Durham, 'The Princess and the Fool' from Kent and 'The Dark Moon' from Lincolnshire. The book also includes notes on each story: the history and where it came from, its development and short summaries of many related or similar stories
| Author | : Taffy Thomas MBE |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 152 |
| Release | : 2014-10-06 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0750957719 |
In this enchanting new book, one of the country's most celebrated storytellers has gathered together traditional tales that have their roots in the cold and long, dark nights of midwinter. Herein you will find magical accounts of the Legend of Tinsel, the Christmas Cat and the New Year's Bell, with a number of wintery riddles to unpick while enjoying the festive season and welcoming in the New Year. With so many folk tales intrinsically linked to ancient seasonal customs, there are a few included here relating to traditions such as the Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels (Devon), the Viking 'Up Helly Aa' (Shetland) and Tom Bawcock's Eve (Cornwall). This is a book to curl up with in front of an open fire on long winter nights and to share and retell over a steaming mug of mulled wine.
| Author | : Maureen James |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2014 |
| Genre | : Folklore |
| ISBN | : 9780752466286 |
Modern day Cambridgeshire is a county of diverse landscapes: from the elegance of the University city to the rural delights of the old county of Huntingdonshire and the flatness of the Isle of Ely with its 'wide' skies, each district has its own identity and own stories. In this book you can explore the antics of the inhabitants of the past including Hereward the Saxon hero; the Fenland giant Tom Hickathrift; the pious Bricstan of Chatteris; the raconteur and skater Chaffe Legge; and Mr Leech who was carried off by the Devil.
| Author | : Kevin Crossley-Holland |
| Publisher | : Candlewick |
| Total Pages | : 353 |
| Release | : 2019-10-08 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1536209414 |
Ancient, rich, and strange, these magical and eerie tales from across Britain and Ireland have been passed down from generation to generation. A handsome, cocky young man is swept up by a dark horseman and cast into a life-or-death adventure. A pair of green children emerge from a remote hollow and struggle to adapt to a strange new land. A dauntless farm girl finds that her fearlessness earns her a surprising reward. Dark but often funny, lyrical yet earthy, the folktales presented here have influenced our landscape and culture. This definitive collection of forty-eight stories, retold by master storyteller and poet Kevin Crossley-Holland, opens a doorway to a lost world and shows the enduring power of language and imagination.
