Shropshire Folklore: A Sheaf Of Gleanings (1883)

By Charlotte Sophia Burne

Book Overview

Shropshire Folklore: A Sheaf Of Gleanings (1883) is a book written by Charlotte Sophia Burne, which explores the folklore and traditions of the county of Shropshire in England. The book is a collection of stories, legends, customs, and beliefs that were passed down through generations of Shropshire residents. Burne gathered these tales through interviews with local people and research into historical documents. The book covers a wide range of topics, including ghosts, witches, fairies, and other supernatural beings, as well as local customs and rituals such as May Day celebrations and harvest festivals. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the people and places mentioned in the stories. Shropshire Folklore: A Sheaf Of Gleanings is a fascinating insight into the cultural heritage of a rural English county and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in folklore and local history.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164982494
• ISBN13: 9781164982494
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"