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""Tales and Legends of the English Lakes"" is a collection of stories and folklore from the Lake District in England, written by Wilson Armistead. The book includes tales of local heroes, mythical creatures, and supernatural events that have been passed down through generations. The stories are rich with descriptions of the natural beauty of the Lake District and the customs and traditions of its people. Armistead's writing captures the essence of the region and its history, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into the folklore and legends of this picturesque corner of England. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Lake District, and for those who enjoy tales of adventure and mystery.1891. In the following pages the reader will find a narrative of a few of the romantic stories the Lake district affords. The district, it is true, is not particularly rich in historical incidents; nor has it been the scene of many great events; yet, it has been justly said by a popular writer, what it wants in history it more than makes up in poetry. The interest of a country abounding in spots the most attractive in themselves, is greatly enhanced by the local associations attaching to it, its connection with bygone days, be they of the historical or legendary kind.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162608631
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 288
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 210x279x15 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 653 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 10. december 2024
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""Tales and Legends of the English Lakes"" is a collection of stories and folklore from the Lake District in England, written by Wilson Armistead. The book includes tales of local heroes, mythical creatures, and supernatural events that have been passed down through generations. The stories are rich with descriptions of the natural beauty of the Lake District and the customs and traditions of its people. Armistead's writing captures the essence of the region and its history, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into the folklore and legends of this picturesque corner of England. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Lake District, and for those who enjoy tales of adventure and mystery.1891. In the following pages the reader will find a narrative of a few of the romantic stories the Lake district affords. The district, it is true, is not particularly rich in historical incidents; nor has it been the scene of many great events; yet, it has been justly said by a popular writer, what it wants in history it more than makes up in poetry. The interest of a country abounding in spots the most attractive in themselves, is greatly enhanced by the local associations attaching to it, its connection with bygone days, be they of the historical or legendary kind.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.

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