Essex Folk Tales
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Essex Folk Tales
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Author : Jan Williams
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2011-11-30
Essex Folk Tales written by Jan Williams and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-30 with Fiction categories.
The Essex coastline has endured invasion by plundering and bloodthirsty Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, and this mysterious landscape is still haunted by their presence. Their spirits, and countless others, have oft been reported – not least by smugglers determined to keep intruders away from their secret hideouts. Even more dramatic stories of the supernatural lurk inland: accusations of witchcraft have been screamed around many picturesque market towns, dragons have terrorised the community, and a violent White Lady has struck at Hadleigh Castle. Indeed, it is the women of Essex who have stirred the imagination most – from brave Boudicca and beautiful Edith Swan-neck to the adulteress Kitty Canham. Amid the county's infamous pirates, highwaymen and desperados, Essex can even boast a lady smuggler.
Essex Folk Tales For Children
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Author : Jan Williams
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2018-03-19
Essex Folk Tales For Children written by Jan Williams and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-19 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
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.
Folklore Of Essex
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Author : Sylvia Kent
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2009-01-01
Folklore Of Essex written by Sylvia Kent and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with Social Science categories.
Essex - the witch hunting county - is especially rich in traditions, legends, dialect and stories that have been handed down through the ages. It is these traditions that are gathered together in this volume and whose origins and meanings are explored to create a sense of how the customs of the past have influenced the ways of the present. This fully illustrated study of folklore rediscovers those traditions that have either vanished, been ignored or hidden away. There are tales of dragons and warriors, literary folk and legendary folk, but always at the heart of Essex folklore are the traditional beliefs, stories, events and customs of the common people. Daily life itself contained numerous beliefs and maxims, omens and superstitions, as well as being full of music, dance and song.
Essex Ghost Tales
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Author : Robert Hallmann
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2015-02-02
Essex Ghost Tales written by Robert Hallmann and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-02 with Fiction categories.
The stories in this haunting collection are as ancient and recent, powerful and fantastical, real and imaginary as the ghosts of myth and legend they feature. Here you will find chilling tales of long-dead Vikings, stirred by the darkness of an eclipse; a wild forest with a wicked secret in its roots; the feared cross on Gallows Hill; a restless Grey Lady forever searching for her revenge; and the killing of a dead man. Read about phantom highwaymen; dastardly smugglers; mysterious pasts; foul murders and one-eyed strangers, all twisted into Essex's history and brought to life by noted storyteller Robert Hallmann. Richly illustrated with original drawings, these spine-tingling stories interweave fact and fiction to create perfect tales for reading under the covers on stormy nights.
Tales Of Old Essex
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Author : Adrian Gray
language : en
Publisher: Countryside Books (GB)
Release Date : 2011
Tales Of Old Essex written by Adrian Gray and has been published by Countryside Books (GB) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Essex (England) categories.
Berkshire Folk Tales
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Author : David England
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2013-07-01
Berkshire Folk Tales written by David England and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-01 with Fiction categories.
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.
Surrey Folk Tales
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Author : Janet Dowling
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2011-11-30
Surrey Folk Tales written by Janet Dowling and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-30 with Fiction categories.
Surrey's landscape, shaped by the Devil's mischief and the whims of dancing Pharisees, is home to a wealth of tales. For Surrey is a place where dragons have stalked, dripping poisoned saliva from their yellow teeth; a place where horses have sprouted wings in order to rescue bewitched villagers; a place where pumas with the gift of speech have prowled the countryside. From the legends of Stephen Langton to the marvels of Captain Salvin and his flying pig, Janet Dowling has vividly retold these myths and stories of Surrey, and brought to life the county's heroes, villains and saints.
English Fairy And Other Folk Tales
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Author : Edwin Sidney Hartland
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1893
English Fairy And Other Folk Tales written by Edwin Sidney Hartland and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1893 with Fairy tales categories.
Illustrated Tales Of Essex
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Author : John Wade
language : en
Publisher: Illustrated Tales of
Release Date : 2021-06-15
Illustrated Tales Of Essex written by John Wade and has been published by Illustrated Tales of this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-15 with categories.
Discover some surprising, intriguing and curious stories, myths and legends from the county of Essex.
Type And Motif Index Of The Folktales Of England And North America
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Author : Ernest W. Baughman
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date : 2012-01-19
Type And Motif Index Of The Folktales Of England And North America written by Ernest W. Baughman and has been published by Walter de Gruyter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-19 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.