Stranger than Fiction - Being Tales from the Byways of Ghosts and Folk-Lore
eBook - ePub

Stranger than Fiction - Being Tales from the Byways of Ghosts and Folk-Lore

  1. 244 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Stranger than Fiction - Being Tales from the Byways of Ghosts and Folk-Lore

About this book

"Stranger than Fiction - Being Tales from the Byways of Ghosts and Folk-Lore" is a fascinating treatise on folk tales and ghost stories, particularly those originating in Wales, United Kingdom. With interesting historical information and detailed descriptions of common tales, this book is highly recommended for modern readers with an interest in folk-lore and myth. Contents include: "Introductory, "Welsh Ghosts", "Welsh Ghosts (continued)", "Other Ghosts", "Corpse-Candles and the Toili", "Corpse-Candles and the Toili (continued)", "Welsh Fairies", "Wise Men, Witches, and Family Curses", "Odd Notes", and "Conclusion". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition designed for a modern audience.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Dedication
  4. Preface
  5. Contents
  6. I. Introductory
  7. II. Welsh Ghosts
  8. III. Welsh Ghosts (continued)
  9. IV. Other Ghosts
  10. V. Corpse-Candles and the Toili
  11. VI. Corpse-Candles and the Toili (continued)
  12. VII. Welsh Fairies
  13. VIII. Wise Men, Witches, and Family Curses
  14. IX. Odd Notes
  15. X. Conclusion