Supernatural Wales
Title | Supernatural Wales PDF eBook |
Author | Alvin Nicholas |
Publisher | Amberley Publishing Limited |
Pages | 215 |
Release | 2013-03-15 |
Genre | Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | 1445611759 |
Supernatural Wales is a great pleasure to read it is one of the best guide books we have yet encountered. Lionel & Patricia Fanthorpe, Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena.
Supernatural Clwyd
Title | Supernatural Clwyd PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Holland |
Publisher | Gwasg Carrech Gwalch |
Pages | 218 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN |
The A-Z of Curious Flintshire
Title | The A-Z of Curious Flintshire PDF eBook |
Author | David Rowe |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 248 |
Release | 2015-04-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750964391 |
Flintshire, the northern gateway to Wales, is a county rich in heritage. It is home to ancient artefacts, medieval buildings and country houses, and has had many fascinating residents such as the grand old man of politics, W.E. Gladstone, and the famous naturalist and writer, Thomas Pennant. As with much of Wales, Flintshire is also a place of myth and legends, from missing monks to maids in wells. This wonderful compendium of curious anecdotes and curiosities relates tales from the county's rich history. Beautifully illustrated, it is great for dipping into, but can equally be enjoyed from cover to cover.
Wrexham County Folk Tales
Title | Wrexham County Folk Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Fiona Collins |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 190 |
Release | 2014-11-03 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0750962054 |
The county borough of Wrexham is rich in folklore, with an abundance of tales to capture the wonders of the Welsh landscape and all its denizens, both real and imaginary: animal, human and even superhuman.This collection, which includes both traditional tales – passed down through generations by word of mouth – and archive material, brings to life the local legends, mysteries and stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things that make Wales so magical.A speaker of both languages of Wales, the author has collected some unusual material sure to enchant both Welsh and non Welsh speakers. Beautifully illustrated by local artist Ed Fisher, these tales bring to life the ancient wisdom of Wrexham.
Haunted Wales
Title | Haunted Wales PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Holland |
Publisher | Landmark |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN |
Wales is one of the most haunted countries in the world. This title explores it's haunted heritage and presents studies of original sources revealing insights into Welsh folklore and resurrecting ghost stories which have been long forgotten.
Denbighshire Folk Tales
Title | Denbighshire Folk Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Fiona Collins |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 208 |
Release | 2011-09-16 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0752470434 |
Wales is especially rich in the folklore of place, and this collection brings a new perspective to the history of Denbighshire, the oldest inhabited area of Wales. With hills, valleys, moorland and coast, this varied land has inspried many tales of ancient battles, strange creatures and curious customs. This compilation of stories from the ancient lore of the modern county of Denbighshire includes local legends, folk tales, stories of magic and mystery and tales of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Discover dragons and devils, ghosts and giants, witches and cunning men, poets, heroes, saints, kings and queens and, of course, Y Tylwyth Teg, The Fair Folk. A speaker of both languages of Wales, the author has collected some unusual matieral which will be of particular interest to non-Welsh speakers, who will meet these tales for the first time here. With illustrations from local artist Ed Fisher complementing the tales, this volume will be enjoyed by old and young alike. Mae'na groeso cynnes Cymreig yma i bawb. There is a warm Welsh welcome here to all.
Rumours and Oddities from North Wales
Title | Rumours and Oddities from North Wales PDF eBook |
Author | Meirion Hughes |
Publisher | |
Pages | 104 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Folklore |
ISBN |