Folklore Of Somerset

Author : Sharon Jacksties
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780752478197

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Somerset Folk Tales by Sharon Jacksties Pdf

These Somerset tales, newly collected or retold with a strong sense of the land and the waters that shaped them, reflect our enduring interest in the natural landscape. Let these stories from the Summer Lands take you on a journey: across wind-wild moors that plummet to treacherous tides traversed by sea morgans; on a scramble from gorges shaped by the Devil's spite to caves dwelled in by bitter witches. Discover ancient mines and dragons' haunts, and emerge into forests and fields to be befriended by bees or bedevilled by fairies; then stroll beside ancient waterways, where willows walk and orchards talk. From Gwyn ap Neath to Joseph of Arimathea, your travelling companions will meet you from legend, history and living memory – from the places where they were once known best. Sharon Jacksties has a sharp eye for the landscape of Somerset and the seen and unseen stories that it holds, a sympathetic ear for the dialect of the South West, and a playful wit that brings this collection of tales to vivid and delightful life.

Author : Kingsley Palmer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Social Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105036678493

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The Folklore of Somerset by Kingsley Palmer Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1910551511

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Legends & Folklore Somerset by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alan L. Holt
Publisher : Sutton Publishing
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UVA:X002218358

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Folklore of Somerset by Alan L. Holt Pdf

Author : Edmund Boger
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1021457574

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Myths, Scenes & Worthies of Somerset by Edmund Boger Pdf

Discover the rich mythology and history of Somerset with this fascinating collection of stories and legends. From ancient folklore to notable figures in Somerset's past, Myths, Scenes, & Worthies of Somerset offers a glimpse into the region's storied past. 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.

Author : Robert William Patten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 0859322017

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Avon & Somerset Legends & Folklore by Robert William Patten Pdf

Author : Sharon Jacksties
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750988247

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Somerset Folk Tales for Children by Sharon Jacksties Pdf

When you are in Somerset you are never far from mysterious caverns, whispering woods, hidden valleys and places which can't decide whether they are seascapes or landscapes. The ancient Kings Arthur and Alfred hid amongst Somerset's secret waterways, waging the wars and making treaties that forged Britain's history. Outlaws and highwaymen lived on the wildest of moors that plummet into the sea. Ordinary people farmed the land and fished the waters alongside the Little People, the Fair Folk, the fairies and goblins that were as tricksy and unchancy to meet as any smuggler... In this collection, professional storyteller Sharon Jacksties has selected and reworked tales for children aged 7–11 to discover.

Author : Mrs. Edmund Boger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Folklore
ISBN : NYPL:33433075883185

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Myths, Scenes & Worthies of Somerset by Mrs. Edmund Boger Pdf

Author : Ruth L. Tongue
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317357643

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The Chime Child by Ruth L. Tongue Pdf

Originally published in 1968. The author, a well-known contemporary and friend of folklorist Katharine M. Briggs, collected a tremendous store of folk music material over many years and eventually decided to put some of it on permanent record. This book comprises a cross-section of rescued melodies dating back to medieval days and up to the Victorian early ballads. It describes individual folk singers in Somerset in great detail as personal accounts and documents their lyrics and their tunes, which are all together at the end of the volume.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1926
Category : Folklore
ISBN : SRLF:A0002647683

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Somerset Folk Series by Anonim Pdf

Author : Brian Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0752426060

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Somerset Dragons by Brian Wright Pdf

Filled with traditional tales and illustrations, this book looks at the legends of dragons that have been prevelant throughout the history of Somerset, from the 6th century to the modern day.

Author : Michael A. Haynes
Publisher : American Legends
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 1626196796

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Legends & Lore of Somerset County by Michael A. Haynes Pdf

"Legends and folklore from Somerset County, NJ"--

Author : Owen Davies
Publisher : David & Charles
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781446359310

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A People Bewitched by Owen Davies Pdf

The author of the Oxford Illustrated History of Witchcraft and Magic unveils the history of witches in one of southwest England’s most spiritual sites. The belief in witchcraft and magic was widespread in nineteenth-century Somerset. Witches were blamed for causing the ill health and death of people and their animals. Those accused of witchcraft often found themselves being ostracized and beaten by their neighbors. Magical practitioners known as cunning-folk drove a thriving trade not only in curing the bewitched, but also in detecting lost property, inducing love, and predicting the future. Astrologers and fortune-tellers were also widely consulted. This ebook is a fascinating exploration of the lives of all those who were caught up in the world of magic witches and their victims, and occult practitioners and their clients. It will appeal to anyone with a general interest in witchcraft, rural history, folklore or the history of Somerset. A People Bewitched is part of The Paranormal, a series that resurrects rare titles, classic publications, and out-of-print texts, as well as publishes new supernatural and otherworldly ebooks for the digital age. The series includes a range of paranormal subjects from angels, fairies, and UFOs to near-death experiences, vampires, ghosts, and witchcraft.

Author : Michael Haynes
Publisher : History Press Library Editions
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-05
Category : History
ISBN : 154022371X

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Legends & Lore of Somerset County: Knitting Betty, the Great Swamp Devil & More Tales from Central New Jersey by Michael Haynes Pdf

Many have heard the legend of the Jersey Devil of the Pine Barrens, but what about his relative in Somerset County? The Great Swamp Devil was captured by an American Patriot, terrorized a Victorian family and was rediscovered by Depression-era adventurers. Clearly, Somerset County has a rich oral tradition filled with a folklore all its own. An encounter with the Dead River Witch of Liberty Corner is linked with the unsolved disappearance of a nine-year-old girl. Alleged Revolutionary War spy John Honeyman never stopped telling tall tales about himself, even after his death. The Pluckemin orbs--more than six thousand years old--frightened Native Americans, intrigued artists and still defy explanation. Discover these and other legends from Somerset County, New Jersey.

Author : Maurice Fells
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750990257

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The Little Book of Somerset by Maurice Fells Pdf

Did you know? The town of Wincanton is twinned with a place that does not exist. William Gibbs of Tyntesfield House made his fortune by importing bird droppings from Peru. A song by 'Scrumpy and Western' singer Adge Cutler was banned by the BBC for being too raunchy. Nine villages in Somerset are known as the 'Thankful Villages'. From seaside to countryside and villages to towns, Somerset is a county where it's difficult to separate history and mystery. This fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people and trivia reveals all sorts of answers to questions you might have wondered about – and some you didn't. The facts, stats and anecdotes will surprise even those familiar with this beautiful and historic county.