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The ancient land of Cornwall is steeped in mysterious tradition, proud heritage and age-old folklore. Before books were widely available, wandering droll tellers' used to spread Cornish insight and humour to all parts of the Duchy exchanging their tales for food and shelter. Anthony James was one such droll teller, and this collection follows him as he makes his way around Cornwall one glorious summer. Richly illustrated with hand-drawn images and woodcuts, Cornish Folk Tales will appeal to anyone captivated by this beautiful land and its resident kindly giants, mischievous piskeys, seductive mermaids, bold knights and barnacle-encrusted sea captains.

Cornish Folk Tales

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    A Paperback / softback by Mike O'Connor

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      Publisher The History Press Ltd
      Published 23 March 2010
      ISBN-13 9780752450667
      978-0752450667
      ISBN-10 0752450662
      Also in:
      Folklore studies / Study of myth

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      Book Synopsis

      The ancient land of Cornwall is steeped in mysterious tradition, proud heritage and age-old folklore. Before books were widely available, wandering droll tellers' used to spread Cornish insight and humour to all parts of the Duchy exchanging their tales for food and shelter. Anthony James was one such droll teller, and this collection follows him as he makes his way around Cornwall one glorious summer. Richly illustrated with hand-drawn images and woodcuts, Cornish Folk Tales will appeal to anyone captivated by this beautiful land and its resident kindly giants, mischievous piskeys, seductive mermaids, bold knights and barnacle-encrusted sea captains.

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