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“thomas sternberg”

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  • Northamptonshire Folklore - Fairies, Witches, Animal and Plant Lore

    by Thomas Sternberg ...
    Part of the successful county folklore series - this book is packed full of superstitions, customs and old wives tales. A great book for anybody in or around Northamptonshire, or with an interest in the rich folklore of the United Kingdom. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • British Goblins: Welsh Folklore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions

    by W. Sikes ...
    With regard to other divisions of the field of folklore, the views of scholars differ, but in the realm of faerie these differences are reconciled; it is agreed that fairy tales are relics of the ancient mythology; and the philosophers stroll hand in hand harmoniously. This is as it should be, in a realm about which cluster such delightful memories of the most poetic period of life—childhood, ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Folk Medicine, Plant Lore, and Healing Plants

    by Jane Wilde ...
    Jane Francesca Agnes, Lady Wilde (1821–1896) was an Irish poet and mother of Oscar Wilde. She wrote under the pseudonym "Speranza” and famously supported the Irish nationalist movement. She also had a particular interest in folktales, which she collected. In “Folk Medicine, Plant Lore, and Healing Plants”, Wilde looks at a variety of natural cures, healing plants, and remedies from Irish folk ... Read more

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  • The Folk-Lore Of The Isle Of Man

    by A.W. Moore ...
    The Folk-Lore Of The Isle Of Manby A.W. MooreHE Isle of Man has been unfortunate in not having had competent collectors of its Legendary Lore. But few have taken the slightest interest in it, and those who have did not understand the language in which they could have learned it at first hand. The earliest of these collectors, and the one to whom we owe most of the tales which are given in the ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • The Occult Powers of Goats and Other Welsh Tales of Goblins, Fairies, Gnomes, and Elves

    Magical Creatures, A Weiser Books Collection

    by William Wirt Sikes, Varla A. Ventura ...
    Series series Magical Creatures
    Goblins, fairies, pooka, changelings, gnomes, and elves...all are lurking within this book. Their stories and legends stand the test of time, and by reading them you will soon find that you have released these creatures into your life! Are your shoes missing again? Garden thriving in spite of your neglect? Did you hear something calling out to you from the shores of the river or the sea? Be warned ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • Giants, Fairies and Boggarts

    In Northern England

    by Charles Hardwick ...
    Bewitched by banshees? Fascinated by fairies? Charmed by changelings? If so, add this engrossing collection of folk tales from in and around northern England to your reading list. Not only does author Charles Hardwick present a sizable collection of tales from the region, but he also explains their origins of many of the stories and compares and contrasts them to the similar themes found in other ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Victorian Book of Christmas

    Illustrated Traditions of the Festive Season

    by Thomas K. Hervey ...
    Thomas K. Hervey offers a detailed history of Christmas in Victorian Britain, capturing the spirit and symbolism of the season.The Victorian Book of Christmas explores how nineteenth-century Britons celebrated the festive season, from decorating homes with holly and ivy to gathering for music, feasting, and charitable acts. With vivid descriptions and beautiful illustrations, Hervey documents the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms, and Superstitions of Ireland

    by Francesca Wilde ...
    Many of the Irish legends, superstitions, and ancient charms now collected were obtained chiefly from oral communications made by the peasantry themselves, either in Irish or in the Irish-English which preserves so much of the expressive idiom of the antique tongue. These narrations were taken down by competent persons skilled in both languages, and as far as possible in the very words of the ... Read more

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  • The Original Fables of La Fontaine

    by Jean de La Fontaine ...
    If deep wisdom, gentle satire, polite cynicism, and, above all, irresistible humour are qualities which make a book attractive then La Fontaine's Fables should be in the hands of all. Their charm is two-fold; for whilst they induce pleasurable reflection in the reader they delight him by the gaiety of their subject matter. ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Folk-Lore and Legends: English

    by Various ...
    In "Folk-Lore and Legends: English," a rich anthology curated by various authors, readers are transported into the vivid tapestry of English folklore. This collection masterfully interweaves traditional tales, myths, and legends that encapsulate the essence of English cultural heritage. The literary style ranges from the lyrical to the narrative, evoking a sense of nostalgia while providing ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Write Great Fairy Tales

    Perfect companion for authors and all aspiring Kobo writers

    by Janette Soleman ...
    A very useful guide packed full of inside information on how to write fairy tales, from the first idea through to the end of a short story or novel. A valuable self-help book that will boost any aspiring or professional author's career and ideas.Contents:The Art of Story-TellingSavage IdeasFairy Births and Human MidwivesChangelingsRobberies from FairylandThe Supernatural Lapse of Time in ... Read more

    $4.78 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Quaint Old Customs of Wales (Folklore History Series)

    by Wirt Sikes ...
    Numberless customs in Wales which appear to be meaningless, to people of average culture, are in truth replete with meaning. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus