Folklore of Lincolnshire

Folklore of Lincolnshire
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Publisher : The History Press
Total Pages : 331
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ISBN-10 : 9780752482392
ISBN-13 : 0752482394
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Book Synopsis Folklore of Lincolnshire by : Susanna O'Neill

Download or read book Folklore of Lincolnshire written by Susanna O'Neill and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The county of Lincolnshire is a beautiful mixture of low-lying marshy fen land, modest hills and the steep valleys of the rolling Wolds. It is also home to a wealth of folklore, legend and intrigue. With one of the most interesting dialects in the country, this vast region is also rich in superstitions, songs and traditional games. A study of the daily life, lore and customs of Lincolnshire are here interspersed with stories of monstrous black hounds, dragon lairs, witches, Tiddy Mun, mischievous imps and tales of the people known as Yellowbellies. This fully illustrated book explores the origins and meanings of Lincolnshire's traditions and shows how the customs of the past have influenced the ways of the present.


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