British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions

British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions - Hallgatás Online

The British Isles, in particular Wales, are renowned for legend and folklore. The author, an American journalist working in Europe, was appointed Consul to Wales and thus began his fascination with Welsh folklore. He became a renowned authority and published several books on the subject. This work is more of a scholarly discussion on the origins and geography than a narration of the stories. - Summary by Lynne Thompson
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