Wirt Sikes

Broschiertes Buch

Bells, Wells, Stones, and Dragons in Wales (Folklore History Series)

Beschreibung

A compact collection of unique Welsh folk tales and myths. Wales is a rugged and remote country, with many curious tales of superstition and myth concerning its surroundings. This small collection of stories was collated in 1880 by American journalist and writer Wirt Sikes, who dedicated most of his life to researching Welsh folklore and customs. The tales in this volume are special and unique to Wales and give readers wonderful insight into the beautiful country.

Autor

William Wirt Sikes (1836 - 1883) was an American journalist and writer, perhaps best known today for his writings on Welsh folklore and customs. In June 1876 Sikes was appointed U.S. Consul at Cardiff, Wales. Over the next few years Sikes produced a number of pieces on Welsh folklore, mythology, and customs, collected as British Goblins; Welsh Folk-Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends, and Traditions (1880) and Rambles and Studies in Old South Wales (1881). He also wrote Studies of Assassination (1881). He died in Cardiff in 1883 and was buried in Brookwood Cemetery, Brookwood, Surrey.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pierides Press
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Juli 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 94g
• ISBN-13: 9781445521046
• ISBN-10: 1445521040
• Artikelnr.: 31282805