Author: Eddy Greenfield
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398111279
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
The beautiful county of Wiltshire is one of the most popular of English counties. Here is a collection of strange tales and local legends from the county.
Illustrated Tales of Wiltshire
Author: Eddy Greenfield
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398111279
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
The beautiful county of Wiltshire is one of the most popular of English counties. Here is a collection of strange tales and local legends from the county.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398111279
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
The beautiful county of Wiltshire is one of the most popular of English counties. Here is a collection of strange tales and local legends from the county.
Wiltshire Folk Tales
Author: Kirsty Hartsiotis
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752470418
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
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.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752470418
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
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.
Wiltshire Tales
Author: John Yonge Akerman
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020854750
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of stories and folklore from the ancient county of Wiltshire, including tales of witches, ghosts, and other supernatural beings. With its rich history and mysterious landscapes, Wiltshire has inspired countless writers and poets over the years, and this book showcases some of the best stories from the region. 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.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020854750
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of stories and folklore from the ancient county of Wiltshire, including tales of witches, ghosts, and other supernatural beings. With its rich history and mysterious landscapes, Wiltshire has inspired countless writers and poets over the years, and this book showcases some of the best stories from the region. 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.
Wiltshire Folklore
Author: Kathleen Wiltshire
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780859930352
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780859930352
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Illustrated Portrait of Wiltshire
Author: Pamela Street
Publisher: Robert Hale
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Publisher: Robert Hale
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Tales of Old Wiltshire
Author: Cecilia Millson
Publisher: Countryside Books (GB)
ISBN: 9781853063817
Category : Wiltshire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
This is an illustrated collection of tales, full of humour, romance and drama from Wiltshire's colourful past. It includes Blackford - the Swindon Backsworder, Penruddock's Rebellion, and Savernake's Royal Bride.
Publisher: Countryside Books (GB)
ISBN: 9781853063817
Category : Wiltshire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
This is an illustrated collection of tales, full of humour, romance and drama from Wiltshire's colourful past. It includes Blackford - the Swindon Backsworder, Penruddock's Rebellion, and Savernake's Royal Bride.
Nadder
Author: Rex Sawyer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780946418534
Category : Nadder Valley (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780946418534
Category : Nadder Valley (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Wiltshire Tales
Author: John Yonge Akerman
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9780461059809
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9780461059809
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!
Illustrated Tales of Guernsey
Author: Soo Wellfair
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398113948
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The scenic island of Guernsey and its neighbouring islands are an attractive and popular part of the Channel Islands. Here is a collection of strange tales and local legends from the islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398113948
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The scenic island of Guernsey and its neighbouring islands are an attractive and popular part of the Channel Islands. Here is a collection of strange tales and local legends from the islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm.
Wiltshire Tales of Mystery and Murder
Author: Roger Evans
Publisher: Countryside Books (GB)
ISBN: 9781853069376
Category : Cold cases (Criminal investigation)
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A collection of fascinating local stories including the mystery of Porton Down, the naked highwaymen who roamed the county and the man they hanged twice. Illustrated.
Publisher: Countryside Books (GB)
ISBN: 9781853069376
Category : Cold cases (Criminal investigation)
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A collection of fascinating local stories including the mystery of Porton Down, the naked highwaymen who roamed the county and the man they hanged twice. Illustrated.