Sussex Folk Tales

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Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752493965
Total Pages : 228 pages
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Book Synopsis Sussex Folk Tales by : Michael O'Leary

Download or read book Sussex Folk Tales written by Michael O'Leary and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With screaming demons in Wealdon copses and dragons lurking in bottomless ponds, the folk tales of Sussex truly represent the diversity of the area. Meet knuckers and willocks, mawkins and marsh monsters, the Piltdown Man, Lord Moon of Amberley Swamp and the princess of the Mixon Hole. There is also something terrible crawling to Crawley from Gatwick, which develops a degraded appetite in a bin... From ghosts and madmen to witches and wise women, Michael O'Leary reveals many of the hidden horrors of Sussex – horrors that can be found in the most beautiful places, or that lurk beneath the seemingly mundane. Amid these dark tales are stories of humour and silliness, of love, lust and passion.

Sussex Folk Tales for Children

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Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750988363
Total Pages : 145 pages
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Book Synopsis Sussex Folk Tales for Children by : Xanthe Gresham-Knight

Download or read book Sussex Folk Tales for Children written by Xanthe Gresham-Knight and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2018-05-21 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories in this collection have slipped on a sunbeam, skidded on the dew and sprinted fast as a fox to be here with you. Of course, they're true, puffed on to the page with a hint of lavender and a gust of sage. They tell of Sussex: its sparkling seas; chalk giants; wise witches and crossdressing smugglers. Once you've heard them, you'll know that when leaves skitter, it's Puck, the sprite of Sussex, fighting with his sister the Fairy Queen. When you hear laughter in the forest, it's Flint, the phantom highwayman making his escape, and when you run over the Downs, you'll remember they were shaped by the Devil's buttocks. These tales – specially chosen for the enjoyment of 7- to 11-year-old readers – sparkle with magic and explode with adventure. Not only will children love to read them, or listen to them being read, these stories will also stimulate an interest in the county and help children engage with their own surroundings.

Folklore of Sussex

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Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752499998
Total Pages : 289 pages
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Book Synopsis Folklore of Sussex by : Jacqueline Simpson

Download or read book Folklore of Sussex written by Jacqueline Simpson and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2009-06-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sussex, although near London and nowadays extensively urbanised, has a rich heritage of traditional local stories, customs and beliefs. Among many topics explored here are tales linked to landscape features and ancient churches which involve such colourful themes as lost bells, buried treasures, dragons, fairies and the Devil. There are also traditions relating to ghosts, graves and gibbets and the strange powers of witches. Everyday life is reflected in the customs and beliefs surrounding birth, marriage and death and in traditional cures for illness. This book, when it was first published in 1973, was the first to be entirely devoted to Sussex folklore. This new edition contains information collected over the years, updated accounts of county customs and, alongside the original line drawings, is illustrated with photographs and printed ephemera relating to Sussex lore.

The World Treasury of Fairy Tales & Folklore

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Publisher : Wellfleet Press
ISBN 13 : 1577151275
Total Pages : 403 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (771 download)

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Book Synopsis The World Treasury of Fairy Tales & Folklore by : Joanna Gilar

Download or read book The World Treasury of Fairy Tales & Folklore written by Joanna Gilar and published by Wellfleet Press. This book was released on 2016-09 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of stories and fairy tales from various folklore traditions.

Haroun and the Sea of Stories

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0143124773
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (431 download)

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Book Synopsis Haroun and the Sea of Stories by : Salman Rushdie

Download or read book Haroun and the Sea of Stories written by Salman Rushdie and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-04-23 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It all begins with a letter. Fall in love with Penguin Drop Caps, a new series of twenty-six collectible and hardcover editions, each with a type cover showcasing a gorgeously illustrated letter of the alphabet. In a design collaboration between Jessica Hische and Penguin Art Director Paul Buckley, the series features unique cover art by Hische, a superstar in the world of type design and illustration, whose work has appeared everywhere from Tiffany & Co. to Wes Anderson's recent film Moonrise Kingdom to Penguin's own bestsellers Committed and Rules of Civility. With exclusive designs that have never before appeared on Hische's hugely popular Daily Drop Cap blog, the Penguin Drop Caps series debuted with an 'A' for Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, a 'B' for Charlotte Brönte's Jane Eyre, and a 'C' for Willa Cather's My Ántonia. It continues with more perennial classics, perfect to give as elegant gifts or to showcase on your own shelves. R is for Rushdie. Set in an exotic Eastern landscape peopled by magicians and fantastic talking animals, Salman Rushdie’s classic children’s novel Haroun and the Sea of Stories inhabits the same imaginative space as Gulliver’s Travels, Alice in Wonderland, and The Wizard of Oz. Haroun, a 12-year-old boy sets out on an adventure to restore the poisoned source of the sea of stories. On the way, he encounters many foes, all intent on draining the sea of all its storytelling powers.

Sussex Miscellany

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ISBN 13 : 9781906022082
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (22 download)

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Book Synopsis Sussex Miscellany by : Sophie Collins

Download or read book Sussex Miscellany written by Sophie Collins and published by . This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who was the Grey Lady of Pevensey Castle? How many pubs are there in Sussex? How long would the Cuckmere be if it were stretched out? Where could you have dined on Pigeons au soleil. What (or who) on earth is the Knucker? How many men did it take to run the Shoreham Oyster Fleet? Who won the Battle of Lewes? How many Lords Lieutenant does it take to run the county? Where are the Mutton Barracks? What's the highest score ever made in one match by Sussex County Cricket Club? For answers to these burning questions, or for a lovely lazy afternoon dipping into an entertainingly quirky mix of local facts, figures, history, statistics and folk tales, turn to the Sussex Miscellany, a refreshing Schott of Sussex for readers who love local trivia.

Dark Folklore

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Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750998326
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Book Synopsis Dark Folklore by : Mark Norman

Download or read book Dark Folklore written by Mark Norman and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did our ancestors use the concept of demons to explain sleep paralysis? Is that carving in the porch of your local church really what you think it is? And what's that tapping noise on the roof of your car..? The fields of folklore have never been more popular – a recent resurgence of interest in traditional beliefs and customs, coupled with morbid curiosities in folk horror, historic witchcraft cases and our superstitious past, have led to an intersection of ideas that is driving people to seek out more information. Tracey Norman (author of the acclaimed play WITCH) and Mark Norman (creator of The Folklore Podcast) lead you on an exploration of those more salubrious facets of our past, highlighting those aspects of our cultural beliefs and social history that are less 'wicker basket' and more 'Wicker Man'.

Berkshire Folk Tales

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Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752492888
Total Pages : 235 pages
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Book Synopsis Berkshire Folk Tales by : David England

Download or read book Berkshire Folk Tales written by David England and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection, inspired by the folklore of the Royal County, contains a plethora of tales robustly retold for a contemporary audience. The exploits of well-known figures such as Herne the Hunter and Dick Turpin feature alongside many of the county's lesser-known legends. From a cruel ordeal by fire and historical trials by combat, to the lore of dragons and witches, Berkshire Folk Tales is a heady mix of bloodythirsty, funny, passionate and moving stories. But this is not only a book of folk tales. It is also a gazetteer to guide you, allowing you to make the same journey as the antiquaries and discover this land and its stories for yourself.

Folklore of Sussex

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Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752499998
Total Pages : 182 pages
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Book Synopsis Folklore of Sussex by : Jacqueline Simpson

Download or read book Folklore of Sussex written by Jacqueline Simpson and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2009-06-15 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sussex, though near London and nowadays extensively urbanized, has a rich heritage of traditional local stories, customs, and beliefs. Among many topics explored here are tales linked to landscape features and ancient churches which involve such colorful themes as lost bells, buried treasures, dragons, fairies, and the devil. There are also traditions relating to ghosts, graves, and gibbets, and the strange powers of witches. This book, when it was first published in 1973, was the first to be entirely devoted to Sussex folklore. This new edition contains information collected over the last 30 years, updated accounts of county customs and, alongside the original line drawings, is illustrated with photographs and printed ephemera relating to Sussex lore.

Sussex Folk Tales

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Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752493965
Total Pages : 219 pages
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Book Synopsis Sussex Folk Tales by : Michael O'Leary

Download or read book Sussex Folk Tales written by Michael O'Leary and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With screaming demons in Wealdon copses and dragons lurking in bottomless ponds, the folk tales of Sussex truly represent the diversity of the area. Meet knuckers and willocks, mawkins and marsh monsters, the Piltdown Man, Lord Moon of Amberley Swamp and the princess of the Mixon Hole. There is also something terrible crawling to Crawley from Gatwick, which develops a degraded appetite in a bin ... From ghosts and madmen to witches and wise women, Michael O’Leary reveals many of the hidden horrors of Sussex – horrors that can be found in the most beautiful places, or that lurk beneath the seemingly mundane. Amid these dark tales are stories of humour and silliness, of love, lust and passion.

A Dictionary of English Folklore

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Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191578525
Total Pages : 1046 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of English Folklore written by Jacqueline Simpson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-10-09 with total page 1046 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. An engrossing guide to English folklore and traditions, with over 1,250 entries. Folklore is connected to virtually every aspect of life, part of the country, age group, and occupation. From the bizarre to the seemingly mundane, it is as much a feature of the modern technological age as of the ancient world. BL Oral and Performance genres-Cheese rolling, Morris dancing, Well-dressingEL BL Superstitions-Charms, Rainbows, WishbonesEL BL Characters-Cinderella, Father Christmas, Robin Hood, Dick WhittingtonEL BL Supernatural Beliefs-Devil's hoofprints, Fairy rings, Frog showersEL BL Calendar Customs-April Fool's Day, Helston Furry Day, Valentine's DayEL

Seven Miles of Steel Thistles

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ISBN 13 : 9781911122043
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (22 download)

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Book Synopsis Seven Miles of Steel Thistles by : Katherine Langrish

Download or read book Seven Miles of Steel Thistles written by Katherine Langrish and published by . This book was released on 2016-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Gypsy Folk-tales

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 394 pages
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Book Synopsis Gypsy Folk-tales by : Francis Hindes Groome

Download or read book Gypsy Folk-tales written by Francis Hindes Groome and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gypsy Folk-Tales by Francis Hindes Groome, first published in 1899, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

Wiltshire Folk Tales

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Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752470418
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Book Synopsis Wiltshire Folk Tales by : Kirsty Hartsiotis

Download or read book Wiltshire Folk Tales written by Kirsty Hartsiotis and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties are vividly retold by local storyteller Kirsty Hartsiotis. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these thirty stories from Wiltshire reflect the wisdom of the county an its people. From the Giant's Dance to the famous Moonrakers, no stone is left unturned to discover the roots of the county. Discover Merlin's trickery, King Alfred's bravery, along with dabchicks and the Devil, the flying monk of Malmesbury and the ravenous maggot of Little Langfort. These tales, illustrated by the author, bring alive the landscape of the county's ancient barrows, stone circles and rolling hills. Kirsty Hartsiotis has been a professional storyteller for over ten years. She is a member of the storytelling company Fire Springs, with whom she has co-produced many shows. With a lifelong love of folklore and history, she has a particular interest in telling stories for the heritage industry, in which she's worked for fifteen years interpreting history for wide audiences.

Jersey Ghost Stories

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Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750978929
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Book Synopsis Jersey Ghost Stories by : Erren Michaels

Download or read book Jersey Ghost Stories written by Erren Michaels and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step away from sunny Jersey's present day and into the sinister shadows of the past ... the island's history is filled with dark deeds and restless spirits. Collected here for the first time are stories that have endured through centuries to chill the blood. This unique anthology gathers together the most famous tales, such as the Ghost Bride and the White Lady, along with lesser-known tales, such as The Lake. Erren Michaels' and Noah Goats' skilful storytelling, along with Ryan Thomas' detailed illustrations, beautifully combine to relate these haunting tales of murder and vengeance that refuse to be forgotten.

Essex Folk Tales for Children

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Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750987529
Total Pages : 124 pages
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Book Synopsis Essex Folk Tales for Children by : Jan Williams

Download or read book Essex Folk Tales for Children written by Jan Williams and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2018-03-19 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A knight in glass armour, the basilisk of Saffron Walden, Old King Cole of Colchester – Essex is a place full of fantastical characters and mysterious tales. Storyteller Jan Williams is a familiar sight around the county, entrancing locals with her tales of ghostly Romans and vicious Vikings. These stories – specially chosen to be enjoyed by 7- to 11-year-old readers – will unlock the colourful world of Essex and help children to engage with their surroundings.

Folk Tales from the Garden

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Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750997753
Total Pages : 238 pages
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Book Synopsis Folk Tales from the Garden by : Donald Smith

Download or read book Folk Tales from the Garden written by Donald Smith and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The garden is an oasis, a pocket of nature in our busy modern lives, full of plants, animals, insects – and a fair bit of magic. Folk Tales from the Garden follows the seasons through a year of stories, garden lore and legends. Explore the changing face of nature just outside your front door, from the tale of the Creator painting her birds and the merits of kissing an old toad, to pixies sleeping in the tulips, and an unusually large turnip.