| Author |
Barham, G. Basil (George Basil) |
| Title |
Legend Land, Vol. 4
Being a Further Collection of Some of the Old Tales Told in Those Nearer Western Parts of Britain Served by the Great Western Railway
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: The Great Western Railway,1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The Whispering Knights -- The Shadow Curse of the Raggedstone -- How Bath was discovered -- King Arthur's Camelot -- The Witch of Wookey -- Guy of Guy's Cliff -- The ghostly bishop of Gingest -- Wayland Smith and his cave -- Herne the Hunter -- The ghost of Bisham Abbey -- The evil wedding of Stanton Drew -- The story of Wild Darrell -- Sumer is icumen in (supplement).
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| Credits |
Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Legend Land, Vol. 4" by G. Basil Barham is a collection of folklore and legends from various regions in Western Britain, published in the early 20th century. This book serves as a compilation of age-old tales, recounting stories tied to significant locations along the Great Western Railway, blending themes of history, mythology, and local culture. The narratives are rooted in the rich tapestry of British folklore, encapsulating the enduring magic of these traditional tales. Throughout the book, readers are introduced to a multitude of captivating legends, including the transformation of a king and his men into stone, the eerie tale of the Shadow Curse on Raggedstone Hill, and the origins of the city of Bath through the story of Prince Bladud's healing springs. Each legend is intertwined with specific landmarks, enhancing the reader's connection to the places depicted. From King Arthur’s Camelot to the tragic account of a witch in Wookey, the stories convey a sense of wonder while reflecting the cultural heritage of the regions, inviting readers to explore the enchanting world of British myths and the locales they inhabit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
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| Subject |
Folklore -- England
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| Subject |
Tales -- England
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| Subject |
Folk literature, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67176 |
| Release Date |
Jan 16, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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