Traditional Tales Of The English And Scottish Peasantry

By Allan Cunningham and Cunningham Allan

Book Overview

Traditional Tales Of The English And Scottish Peasantry is a collection of folk tales and legends compiled by Scottish author Allan Cunningham. The book contains a variety of stories, including supernatural tales, legends of heroes and villains, and humorous anecdotes. These stories were passed down orally through generations and were originally told by the English and Scottish peasantry. Cunningham's collection includes stories such as ""Tam Lin"", ""The Brownie of Bodsbeck"", and ""The Witch of Fife"". The book provides insight into the rich cultural history of the British Isles and the beliefs and traditions of its people. Cunningham's writing style is engaging and accessible, making this book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in folklore and mythology.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: 1428629947
• ISBN13: 9781428629943
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"