Heim-Laund And Heim-Folk (1892)

By Jessie M.E. Saxby

Book Overview

Heim-Laund And Heim-Folk is a book written by Jessie Margaret Edmondston Saxby and was first published in 1892. The book is a collection of stories and legends from the Shetland Islands, where Saxby was born and raised. The title of the book refers to two distinct groups of people in Shetland: the Heim-Laund, who were the people who lived on the mainland, and the Heim-Folk, who were the people who lived on the outlying islands.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Heim-Laund and the second part focusing on the Heim-Folk. Each part contains a number of stories, legends, and folktales that provide insight into the culture and traditions of the people who lived in these different parts of Shetland.The stories in Heim-Laund And Heim-Folk cover a wide range of topics, including supernatural creatures like trolls and fairies, historical events like the arrival of the Vikings in Shetland, and everyday life in the islands. Many of the stories are told in a conversational tone, as if the reader is sitting down with a local storyteller and listening to their tales.Overall, Heim-Laund And Heim-Folk is a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and culture of the Shetland Islands, and a must-read for anyone interested in folklore and storytelling.This Book Is In English.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: 1168343216
• ISBN13: 9781168343215
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"