Bygone Days In Devonshire And Cornwall: With Notes Of Existing Superstitions And Customs (1874)

By Mary Elizabeth Whitcombe

Book Overview

""Bygone Days in Devonshire and Cornwall: With Notes of Existing Superstitions and Customs"" is a book written by Mary Elizabeth Whitcombe and published in 1874. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about the history, culture, and traditions of the two counties of Devonshire and Cornwall in southwestern England. The author describes the landscape, architecture, and people of the region, and provides insights into the daily life of the local population. The book also includes notes on the superstitions and customs that were prevalent in the area at the time of writing, such as beliefs in ghosts, witches, and fairies. With its vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, ""Bygone Days in Devonshire and Cornwall"" offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and the rich cultural heritage of these two English counties.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: 1164594222
• ISBN13: 9781164594222
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"