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The Folklore of Cornwall

Author : Ronald M. James
Publisher : University of Exeter Press
ISBN 13 : 0859895343
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (598 download)

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Download or read book The Folklore of Cornwall written by Ronald M. James and published by University of Exeter Press. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By considering the folklore of Cornwall in a Northern European context, this book casts light on a treasury of often-ignored traditions. Folklore studies internationally have long considered Celtic material, but scholars have tended to overlook Cornwall’s collections. The Folklore of Cornwall fills this gap, placing neglected stories on a par with those from other regions where Celtic languages have deep roots. The Folklore of Cornwall demonstrates that Cornwall has a distinct body of oral tradition, even when examining legends and folktales that also appear elsewhere. The way in which Cornish droll tellers achieved this unique pattern is remarkable; with the publication of this book, it becomes possible for folklorists to look to the peninsula beyond the River Tamar for insight. A very readable text with popular appeal, this book serves as an introduction to folklore studies for the novice while also offering an alternative means to consider Cornish studies for advanced scholars. The comparative analysis combined with an innovative method of The Folklore of Cornwall is not to be found in other treatments of the subject.

Between the Realms

Author : Cheryl Straffon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780738765761
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (657 download)

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Download or read book Between the Realms written by Cheryl Straffon and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-08 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fabulous exploration of the Cornish Celtic Otherworld, Cheryl Straffon shares stories, myths, and legends of supernatural beings such as fairies, piskies, mermaids, witches, giants, and other strange and wonderful creatures. These expertly told stories will help you transform your perspective on the traditional integration of spiritual energies so that even the mundane world will become more magical.

Cornish Folklore - With Notes on the Subject

Author : M. A. Courtney
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1528762843
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (287 download)

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Download or read book Cornish Folklore - With Notes on the Subject written by M. A. Courtney and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the successful county folklore series - this book is packed full of superstitions, customs and old wives tales. A great book for anybody in or around Cornwall, or with an interest in the rich folklore of the United Kingdom. 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.

The Piskey-Purse: Legends and Tales of North Cornwall

Author : Enys Tregarthen
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The Piskey-Purse: Legends and Tales of North Cornwall written by Enys Tregarthen and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-04 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Piskey-Purse: Legends and Tales of North Cornwall" by Enys Tregarthen. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Cornish Folk Tales

Author : Mike O'Connor
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752470299
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book Cornish Folk Tales written by Mike O'Connor and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient land of Cornwall is steeped in mysterious tradition, proud heritage and age-old folklore. Before books were widely available, wandering ‘droll tellers’ used to spread Cornish insight and humour to all parts of the Duchy – exchanging their tales for food and shelter. Anthony James was one such droll teller, and this collection follows him as he makes his way around Cornwall one glorious summer. Richly illustrated with hand-drawn images and woodcuts, Cornish Folk Tales will appeal to anyone captivated by this beautiful land and its resident kindly giants, mischievous piskeys, seductive mermaids, bold knights and barnacle-encrusted sea captains.

Folklore of Cornwall

Author : Clifford Shaw
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750956526
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Folklore of Cornwall written by Clifford Shaw and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Standing alone at the bottom tip of England and despite the enormous influx of tourists it receives each year, Cornwall boasts many unique traditions. This volume touches on the wide variety of legends, songs and stories and their relationship with the rugged landscape: from standing stones and tales of sea-monsters and mermaids to ghosts, fairies and giants. The book looks at pagan ceremonies and old traditions, and the very Cornish love of singing. It further discusses the Cornish tongue, and the old language of Cornwall. And, of course, no study of Cornwall would be complete without some consideration of King Arthur and his legacy upon the folklore of the county.

Cornish Legend and Folklore

Author : Michael Everson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781904808732
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book Cornish Legend and Folklore written by Michael Everson and published by . This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cornish folktales about giants, mermaids, and so on are retold in this colourful graphic novel format.

Cornish Folk Tales

Author : Mike O'Connor
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752470299
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book Cornish Folk Tales written by Mike O'Connor and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient land of Cornwall is steeped in mysterious tradition, proud heritage and age-old folklore. Before books were widely available, wandering 'droll tellers' used to spread Cornish insight and humour to all parts of the Duchy – exchanging their tales for food and shelter. Anthony James was one such droll teller, and this collection follows him as he makes his way around Cornwall one glorious summer. Richly illustrated with hand-drawn images and woodcuts, Cornish Folk Tales will appeal to anyone captivated by this beautiful land and its resident kindly giants, mischievous piskeys, seductive mermaids, bold knights and barnacle-encrusted sea captains.

The Folklore of Cornwall

Author : Ronald M. James
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781804130735
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book The Folklore of Cornwall written by Ronald M. James and published by . This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Piskies, mermaids, giants, and a revenant bridegroom: the stuff of legend. In the hands of skilled storytellers - the famed droll tellers of Cornwall - the result was magical. Considered in the context of narratives throughout Northern Europe, enchantment can be understood as well as enjoyed in this new way to look at Cornwall. 10b&w illus.

Cornish Folklore

Author : Robert Hunt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780850253863
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (538 download)

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Download or read book Cornish Folklore written by Robert Hunt and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

From Granite to Sea

Author : Alex Langstone
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780738765785
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (657 download)

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Download or read book From Granite to Sea written by Alex Langstone and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-08 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the first ever comprehensive focus on the folklore of eastern Cornwall, an ancient land steeped in legend and myth. It is populated by piskies, giants, and conjurors as well as the Devil's Dandy Dogs and the demonic specter of Tregeagle. Alex Langstone's ground-breaking study shares old tales of witches, charmers, supernatural encounters, and curious customs.

Jack the Giant Killer (Illustrated)

Author : Joseph Jacobs
Publisher : The Planet
ISBN 13 : 1909115487
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Jack the Giant Killer (Illustrated) written by Joseph Jacobs and published by The Planet. This book was released on 2013-02-13 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack the Giant Killer is the famous English fairy tale about a brave lad slaying hideous giants. Color illustrations by Hugh Thomson.

The Cornish Folklore Handbook

Author : John Kinsman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cornish Folklore Handbook written by John Kinsman and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Traditional Witchcraft

Author : Gemma Gary
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780738765716
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (657 download)

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Download or read book Traditional Witchcraft written by Gemma Gary and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-08 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gemma Gary explores modern approaches to ancient practices of witches, charmers, and conjurers of the 18th and 19th centuries. The practices described within this book are rooted in the traditional witchcraft of multiple British streams, making its charms and spells adaptable for practitioners in any land. Topics include fairy faith, the underworld, the Bucca, places of power, magical tools, and more.

The House of the Sleeping Winds and Other Stories Some Based on Cornish Folklore - Illustrated by Nannie Preston

Author : Enys Tregarthen
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473390109
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book The House of the Sleeping Winds and Other Stories Some Based on Cornish Folklore - Illustrated by Nannie Preston written by Enys Tregarthen and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The House of the Sleeping Winds and Other Stories Some Based on Cornish Folklore is a bright wholesome volume of stories, founded on the lore of the old-world Cornish folk. From fairies, wishes, small people and quaint songs, this collection of delicate stories will enthrall children of all ages and adults alike. Stories include ‘The House of the Sleeping Winds’, ‘Hunting the Fairies’, ‘The Wishing Song’, An Enchanted Field’, ‘The Piskey Spoon’, ‘The Little Weather Man’, The Piskey Shoemaker,’ A Piskey Who Rose in a Pocket’, and ‘The Golden Egg’. Nellie Sloggett was an author and folklorist born in 1851 from Padstow, Cornwall. She wrote under the names Enys Tregarthen and Nellie Cornwall. At 17 she suffered a devastating spinal illness and was paralysed for the rest of her life. She began to keep diaries about flowers, the changing seasons, and birds and other creatures, all observed from her bedside window. This practice eventually led to the writing and publication of her first book, Daddy Longlegs, and His White Heath Flower, in 1885, under the pen-name Nellie Cornwall. Later she came to devote much of her attention to Cornish folklore and legend. She collected and recorded many stories about the Piskey folk, fairies of Cornish myth and legend. She published most of her works in this category under her better-known pen-name of Enys Tregarthen. Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s literature – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, children’s stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and authors.

Cornish Folk Tales of Place

Author : Anna Chorlton
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750991836
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Cornish Folk Tales of Place written by Anna Chorlton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2019-06-03 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cornwall's rugged coast is etched with stories. Here you'll find tales of powerful mermaids, spiteful witches, crafty smugglers and woeful ghosts. Up on the moors are mischievous creatures, huge giants and elusive beasts. Let the piskeys lead you astray across the windy tors and sandy shorelines to experience wonder, miracles, secrets and magic. Bodmin Moor folklore writer Anna Chorlton retells tales of North and East Cornwall, illustrated by local artists and members of the community.

Cornish Folk Tales for Children

Author : Mike O'Connor
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750988606
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Cornish Folk Tales for Children written by Mike O'Connor and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2018-06-04 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Jamie, the son of a travelling droll teller, as he journeys across Cornwall, a land steeped in myth and legend. Along the way you will hear mysterious and exciting tales like what happened when Bodrugan took his soldiers to capture Richard Edgcumbe, why the ghost of Lady Emma was never seen again, what proper job King Arthur gave the Giant and how St Piran came to settle in Cornwall. These stories – specially chosen to be enjoyed by 7- to 11-year-old readers – sparkle with magic and explode with adventure. As old as the moors and as wild as the sea, they have been freshly re-told for today's readers by storyteller Mike O'Connor.