Guernsey Folk Lore (1903)

Guernsey Folk Lore (1903)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Guernsey Folk Lore is a book written by Edgar MacCulloch and published in 1903. The book is a collection of folk tales, legends, and superstitions from the island of Guernsey, a British Crown dependency located in the English Channel. The stories are divided into different categories such as fairies, witches, ghosts, and local customs. The book provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Guernsey and the beliefs and traditions of its people. The tales include stories of witches who could transform into animals, fairies who would steal children, and ghosts who haunted old buildings. The book also includes descriptions of local customs such as May Day celebrations and the tradition of lighting bonfires on the eve of St. John's Day. Guernsey Folk Lore is a fascinating read for anyone interested in folklore, mythology, or the history of Guernsey.A Collection Of Popular Superstitions, Legendary Tales, Peculiar Customs, Probers, Weather Sayings, Etc., Of The People Of That Island.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781169363489
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 616
Weight: 1274g
Height: 178mm
Width: 254mm
Spine width: 33mm