Strange Tales of Old Edinburgh

Strange Tales of Old Edinburgh PDF Author: Ian Ansdell
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Strange Tales of Old Edinburgh

Strange Tales of Old Edinburgh PDF Author: Ian Ansdell
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Jack's Strange Tales Collection

Jack's Strange Tales Collection PDF Author: Jack Strange
Publisher: Next Chapter
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1145

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All six books in 'Jack's Strange Tales', a series by Jack Strange, now in one volume! Strange Tales of Scotland: Strange Tales of Scotland all deal with a particular aspect of Scottish mysteries. You'll learn of the ghost that appeared at the wedding of King Alexander II, of monsters such as the Shellycoat and Water-horse that were thought to inhabit Scotland’s lochs. Another part deals exclusively with Loch Ness, and the strange happenings at that mysterious body of water. Later, we have a look at the mysterious deaths at the Flannan Islands Lighthouse, and at the strange creatures that were once believed to infest the hills and glens of Scotland, including the terrifying brollachan and the slaugh. It's A Strange Place, England: This small book looks at some of the strange things that make England unique, starting with the English language itself and looking at concepts such as sports, ghosts and the English love for eccentricity - like the sportsman who rode his horse naked. There is also the impressively masculine Cerne Abbas Giant, to which women once flocked when they wished to become pregnant. The mysterious Stonehenge also deserves its part in this book. From Robin Hood to highwaymen and smugglers, English folk tales take some very ruthless people and turn them into heroes that they most certainly were not. Finally, there's a cheerful chapter that looks at pubs, which figure prominently in many English tales and are a part of modern culture all over the world today. The Strangeness That Is Wales: This book looks at the strange legends, tales and ghosts of Wales. Although the stories are intended to entertain as much as educate, the historical facts are accurate. Included are stories on ghosts - both real and fake - and the legend of King Arthur. Welsh animal lore, customs, monsters and music are also examined. One of the strangest villages in the world gets a chapter to itself, as do witches, miners and druids. The book is written in a personal, light-hearted style, with geographical references to help identify the places. Hopefully, you will come away with a different view on Wales - and a smile on your face. Strange Tales of the Sea: What lurks beneath the waves, and onboard the most mysterious of ships? Get ready to experience the lore and lure of the sea with these myths, legends and true stories. Centuries-old folklore and tales of haunted vessels. Sea monsters and ghosts. Cannibalism at sea, and mysterious disappearances. Included are also tales of sailors ashore, and the prostitutes and crimps that preyed on them. Find out what happened to stowaways, how they were treated, and about the myth that women were not welcome on ships. Strange Ireland: In Ireland, truth, folklore, mythology, and legend are indistinguishably interwoven into a Celtic knot of strangeness. From fact to fiction and the peculiar to the bizarre, unravel some of Ireland’s most curious lore: the Blarney Stone kissing ceremony, the giant behind the Giant’s Causeway, the escapades of Saint Patrick, and the myths of the 1690 battle of the River Boyne among many others. Among the twenty-six chapters each detailing a unique Irish oddity, discover the history of Emerald Isle in a new light. More Strange Scotland: More Strange Scotland is a collection of anecdotes, facts, folklore and legends about the strangeness of that little nation on the western fringe of Europe. From fairies to witches and the frightening water horses, Scotland has a host of legends. Add haunted castles, strange pub names and devilish people to the mix, sprinkle with Aberlour spirits and the mists of Skye and then open the book. If ghostly bagpipers and unseen river monsters don’t scare you off, then you may revel in the stories from this most strange of all countries.

A Strange Story

A Strange Story PDF Author: Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron Lytton
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Languages : en
Pages : 712

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A Strange Story

A Strange Story PDF Author: Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
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Languages : en
Pages : 310

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A strange story; and The haunted and the haunters, by the author of 'Rienzi'.

A strange story; and The haunted and the haunters, by the author of 'Rienzi'. PDF Author: Edward George E.L. Bulwer- Lytton (1st baron.)
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Languages : en
Pages : 396

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A Strange Story

A Strange Story PDF Author: Lytton
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Languages : en
Pages : 302

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A Strange Story

A Strange Story PDF Author: Edward George Earle Bulwer-Lytton
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Languages : en
Pages : 712

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The Edinburgh Dead

The Edinburgh Dead PDF Author: Brian Ruckley
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0316126926
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276

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Edinburgh: 1828 In the starkly-lit operating theaters of the city, grisly experiments are being carried out on corpses in the name of medical science. But elsewhere, there are those experimenting with more sinister forces. Amongst the crowded, sprawling tenements of the labyrinthine Old Town, a body is found, its neck torn to pieces. Charged with investigating the murder is Adam Quire, Officer of the newly- formed Edinburgh Police. The trail will lead him into the deepest reaches of the city's criminal underclass, and to the highest echelons of the filthy rich. Soon Quire will discover that a darkness is crawling through this city of enlightenment -- and no one is safe from its corruption. The Edinburgh Dead is a powerful fusion of gothic horror, history, and the fantastical.

Bulwer's Novels: A strange story

Bulwer's Novels: A strange story PDF Author: Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron Lytton
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Languages : en
Pages : 544

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A Strange Story

A Strange Story PDF Author: Edward George Bulwer Lytton (baron).)
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Languages : en
Pages : 312

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