Legend Land, Vol. 2 by G. Basil Barham
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"Legend Land, Vol. 2" by G. Basil Barham is a collection of folklore tales from the western regions of Britain, particularly those associated with the Great Western Railway. Written in the early 20th century, the book incorporates traditional stories and legends that reflect the cultural history and mystical essence of places like Devon and Cornwall, showcasing themes of supernatural elements, local heroes, and the interplay between the natural and the mystical world.
The book features a variety of enchanting tales, such as "The Church the Devil Stole," where villagers confront the devil over their church, and "The Weaver of Dean Combe," which tells of a ghostly weaver forced to redeem his soul. Other stories include the heroic figure of St. Neot, a pint-sized saint with remarkable powers over animals, and the mysterious lost land of Lyonesse, which was submersed under the sea. Each tale is rooted in the local geography and history, evoking the allure and whimsy of the English countryside while preserving the oral tradition of storytelling that has entertained generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barham, G. Basil (George Basil) |
|---|---|
| Title |
Legend Land, Vol. 2 Being a Collection of Some of the Old Tales Told in Those Western Parts of Britain Served by the Great Western Railway |
| Contents | The church the devil stole -- The parson and the clerk -- The weaver of Dean Combe -- The demon who helped Drake -- The Samson of Tavistock -- The midnight hunter of the moor -- The lost land of Lyonesse -- The piskie's funeral -- The spectre coach -- St. Neot, the pigmy saint -- The old man of Cury -- The Hooting Carn -- The Padstow May Day songs. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- England |
| Subject | Tales -- England |
| Subject | Folk literature, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20249 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20249-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 703 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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