Shropshire Folklore: A Sheaf of Gleanings (1883)

By Charlotte Sophia Burne

Book Overview

Shropshire Folklore: A Sheaf Of Gleanings is a book written by Charlotte Sophia Burne and first published in 1883. The book is a collection of folktales, legends, and superstitions that were prevalent in the county of Shropshire, England during the 19th century. Burne, who was an expert in folklore and anthropology, compiled the book after conducting extensive research and gathering information from various sources including local people, books, and manuscripts. The book covers a wide range of topics such as fairies, witches, ghosts, and customs and traditions that were observed in Shropshire. The stories are presented in a narrative style and provide an insight into the beliefs and customs of the people of Shropshire during that period. The book is considered an important source of information for those interested in the study of folklore and 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: 1437068200
• ISBN13: 9781437068207
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.0"