Author: A. Farquharson-CoePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Devon's Folklore & Legends
Author: A. Farquharson-CoePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Devon's Legends & Folklore
Author: A. Farquharson-CoeDevon Ghost Tales
Author: Janet DowlingPublisher: The History Press
ISBN: 075099018X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
These spooky ghost tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties are vividly retold by local storyteller Janet Dowling. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these stories are as eerie and mysterious as the windswept moorland, wild shorelines and rugged landscapes from which they derive. Here you will find stories of a voice beyond the grave, a ghost on the pivot between heaven and hell, and the spectres of Viking princes on moonlit roads. Richly illustrated by Vicky Jocher with original drawings, these atmospheric tales are perfect for reading aloud in front of a roaring fire or alone under the covers on dark, stormy nights.
Devonshire Folk Tales
Author: Michael DacrePublisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752470337
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Devon is a county rich in history and folklore, the roots of which lie in the beliefs of ancient Celtic inhabitants. Long ago, whilst middle England was converted to Christianity, the Celtic people of the edge-lands were still Druids. With no explanation offered for the cycles of hardship and abundance, a large amount of folklore and superstition emerged. Moulded by the land, weather and generations of people's attempts to make sense of the world, these thirty tales are full of Devonshire wit and wisdeom, and tell of the strange and macabre; memories of magic and otherworlds; and proud recollections of folk history. The captivating stories, brought to life with unique illustrations from the author, will be enjoyed by readers time and again.
The Devil in Devon
Author: J. R. W. CoxheadPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Devon Folk Tales for Children
Author: Leonie Jane-GreyPublisher: The History Press
ISBN: 075099102X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Folk Tales and lore are woven into the ancient landscape of Devon: swimming in the rivers, soaring with the buzzards over farms and moors and making soft tracks across the sands of a wild coastline. In Devon Folk Tales for Children you'll find goblins tinkering in the old ore mines, a changeling hare-woman who runs by the light of the moon, and pixies playing on the old pack routes trodden by the hooves of Dartmoor ponies. This beautifully illustrated collection of tales from storyteller and artist Leonie Jane-Grey will take you on a wild and magical adventure through the ancient lands of Devon.
Legends of Devon
Author: Sally Roberts JonesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Humorous and Other Poetic Pictures, Legends and Stories of Devon
Author: Frederick ThomasPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Devon (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The Folklore of Devon
Author: Ralph WhitlockPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
The Folklore of Devon
Author: Mark NormanPublisher: University of Exeter Press
ISBN: 1804130370
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Devon has a long and rich folkloric heritage which has been extensively collected over many years. This book consolidates more than a century of research by eminent Devon folklorists into one valuable study and builds on the vital work that was undertaken by the Devonshire Association, providing insightful analysis of the subject matter and drawing comparisons with folklore traditions beyond the county. The first major work on Devon's folklore since Ralph Whitlock’s short book published by the Folklore Society in the 1970s, this volume brings the subject into the twenty-first century with consideration of internet memes and modern lore, demonstrating that ‘folklore’ does not equate to ‘old rural practice’. With chapters covering the history of Devon's folklore collecting, tales from the moors, the annual cycle, farming and the weather, the devil, fairies, hauntings, black dogs, witchcraft and modern lore, this will remain the standard work for many years to come.