Tales Of The Wicklow Hills

Author : Richard Marsh
Publisher : Legendary Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0955756804

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Tales of the Wicklow Hills by Richard Marsh Pdf

Encompassing 2,000 years of history, myth, legend, and local stories, Tales of the Wicklow Hills offers a selection of Irish stories that is far-reaching and inclusive-from local heroes and saints of the dim and distant past to celebrated historical figures. Richard Marsh presents them all with great verve and skill, revealing Wicklow’s great heritage of storytelling. Contents include: "The Naming of Baltinglass""The Melodies of Buchet’s House""Saint Kevin and Glendalough""Fingal Ronain"

Author : Nicholas Byrne
Publisher : Gwasg y Bwthyn
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1906018308

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Among the Wicklow Hills by Nicholas Byrne Pdf

A collection of short stories about ordinary people in west Wicklow, Ireland. These are Irish tales of country folk who lived in the Wicklow hills. It aims to capture the wit and humorous happenings of these simple people and their quirks and foibles.

Author : Brendan Nolan
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752498102

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Wicklow Folk Tales by Brendan Nolan Pdf

Wicklow is full of stories, from the farmer returned from market to find he was dead and buried, to the mysterious bird who turned into a beautiful wife long missing from the glens. In this rich collection of tales from the county, you may find the cure for baldness, or learn if it is wise to leave a sleeping army lie in Rathdrum. You will find smugglers in Bray, and a maiden who set her cap at a saint in the making in Glendalough. Wicklow has as many stories as there are people travelling its roads, and a wealth of them are gathered together here in this unique volume.

Author : Brendan Nolan
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780752498102

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Wicklow Folk Tales by Brendan Nolan Pdf

Wicklow is full of stories, from the farmer returned from market to find he was dead and buried, to the mysterious bird who turned into a beautiful wife long missing from the glens. In this rich collection of tales from the county, you may find the cure for baldness, or learn if it is wise to leave a sleeping army lie in Rathdrum. You will find smugglers in Bray, and a maiden who set her cap at a saint in the making in Glendalough. Wicklow has as many stories as there are people travelling its roads, and a wealth of them are gathered together here in this unique volume.

Author : Various
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750994606

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The Anthology of Irish Folk Tales by Various Pdf

This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Ireland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From fairies, giants and vampires to changelings and witches, this book celebrates the distinct character of Ireland's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.

Author : Matthew Henry BARKER
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1855
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0017509483

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The Old Sailor's Jolly Boat, Laden with Tales and Yarns to Please All Hands, Etc. [Selections.] by Matthew Henry BARKER Pdf

Author : Richard Marsh
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780752499321

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Meath Folk Tales by Richard Marsh Pdf

Meath, the ‘Royal County’, has a rich heritage of myths and legends which is uniquely captured in this collection of traditional tales from across the county.Here you will find tales of the first occupation of Ireland and the exploits of St Patrick and Colmcille along with stories of witches, hags, ghosts and fairies. As well as the legends of the Hill of Tara, the ancient political capital and enduring spiritual heartland of Ireland.In a vivid journey through Meath’s varied landscape, local storyteller Richard Marsh takes the reader to places where legend and landscape are inseparably linked.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1861
Category : Electronic
ISBN : KUL:KULGB015380

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Romantic Tales by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105001764641

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Romantic Tales by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik Pdf

Author : Craik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1861
Category : Electronic
ISBN : ZHBL:ZHBL-00042603

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Romantic Tales by Craik Pdf

Author : Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1859
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026852456

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Romantic tales, by the author of 'John Halifax, gentleman'. by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik Pdf

Author : Dinah Maria Craik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1859
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600052835

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Romantic tales, by the author of 'John Halifax, gentleman'. by Dinah Maria Craik Pdf

Author : Nuala Hayes
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750965682

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Laois Folk Tales by Nuala Hayes Pdf

From miracle-working saints and shape-shifting witches to silent ghosts and wailing banshees, County Laois is teeming with folk tales and a selection of the best, drawn from historical sources and interviews, have been brought to life here by storyteller by Nuala Hayes. This book will take you on a journey through the county's varied landscape, from the rugged Slieve Bloom Mountains to its fertile plains, with tales of talking cats, bewitched butter, fairy changelings and holy fish. On the way you will meet characters like the great warrior Conall Cearnach, from whom the people of Laois are said to be descended; Moll Anthony, the wisewoman of the Red Hills; and the White Lady said to haunt Durrow Castle. Richly illustrated by internationally renowned artist Rita Duffy, these enchanting stories can be enjoyed and shared time and again.

Author : J Murphy
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780244653118

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The Seandraoi by J Murphy Pdf

Author : Henry Glassie
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307828248

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Irish Folk Tales by Henry Glassie Pdf

Here are 125 magnificent folktales collected from anthologies and journals published from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Beginning with tales of the ancient times and continuing through the arrival of the saints in Ireland in the fifth century, the periods of war and family, the Literary Revival championed by William Butler Yeats, and the contemporary era, these robust and funny, sorrowful and heroic stories of kings, ghosts, fairies, treasures, enchanted nature, and witchcraft are set in cities, villages, fields, and forests from the wild western coast to the modern streets of Dublin and Belfast. Edited by Henry Glassie With black-and-white illustrations throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library