Legend Land, Vol. 1 by G. Basil Barham
"Legend Land, Vol. 1" by G. Basil Barham is a collection of folklore tales written in the early 20th century. The book showcases a series of old legends from the western regions of Britain, particularly Cornwall and Wales, brought to life for contemporary readers. These stories, steeped in local tradition, explore themes of love, adventure, and the supernatural, drawing largely from the rich cultural heritage of the areas served by the GreatWestern Railway. The book presents an array of captivating tales that include the haunting story of the "Mermaid of Zennor" and the cautionary legend of "The Stone Men of St. Cleer," among others. Each story is rooted in the landscape and history of the region, featuring characters such as holy men, giants, and mythical fairies. Readers will encounter magical beings like piskies and mermaids, while tales of bravery against invaders highlight the enduring spirit of the local populace. The narratives weave in elements of moral lessons, illustrating the consequences of human folly, valor, and devotion, making "Legend Land, Vol. 1" a delightful homage to the folklore and mythology that shape the cultural identity of these enchanting locales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barham, G. Basil (George Basil) |
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| Title | Legend Land, Vol. 1 Being a Collection of Some of the Old Tales Told in Those Western Parts of Britain Served by the Great Western Railway |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The mermaid of Zennor -- The stone men of St. Cleer -- How St. Piran came to Cornwall -- The lost child of St. Allen -- The giants who built the Mount -- The tasks of Tregeagle -- The lady of Llyn-y-Fan Fach -- St. David and his mother -- The vengeance of the fairies -- The old woman who fooled the devil -- The women soldiers of Fishguard -- How Bala Lake began -- The Furry Day song. |
| Credits | Produced by Chris Curnow, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- England |
| Subject | Tales -- England |
| Subject | Folk literature, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20170 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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