Publisher's Synopsis
Nottinghamshire Facts and Fictions is a collection of curious manners and customs, legends, traditions, anecdotes, demonology, witchcraft, and miscellaneous superstitions, compiled by John Potter Briscoe and originally published in 1876. The book is a fascinating exploration of the folklore and history of Nottinghamshire, a county in the East Midlands region of England. Briscoe draws on a wide range of sources, including local histories, old newspapers, and personal accounts, to paint a vivid picture of the region's past. The book covers a diverse range of topics, including the origins of place names, the customs of the local gentry, the legends of Robin Hood and other local heroes, and the beliefs and practices of witches and other supernatural beings. Nottinghamshire Facts and Fictions is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and folklore of this fascinating region of England.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.
