An Old Shropshire Oak V4 (1891)

By John Wood Warter

Book Overview

""An Old Shropshire Oak V4"" is a book written by John Wood Warter and published in 1891. It is the fourth volume in a series of books that explores the history and folklore of the county of Shropshire in England. The book focuses on the stories and legends associated with an ancient oak tree that stood in the town of Shrewsbury for over 800 years. The author recounts tales of the tree's role in local customs and beliefs, as well as its significance in the town's history. He also includes accounts of the tree's physical characteristics and the efforts made to preserve it over the years. The book is a fascinating look at the intersection of nature and culture in a particular place and time, and offers a unique perspective on the history of Shropshire.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164574728
• ISBN13: 9781164574729
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"