Isbn: 9780141007113 - the Lore of the Land: a Guide to England's Legends, from Spring-heeled Jack to the Witches of Warboys (11 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Stop off at any English village or town or wander through the countryside and you will almost certainly brush up against some deep-rooted local legend - whether it's the pub that claims to have given lodgings to Dick Turpin, or the haunted stately home, or the hill that is supposed to contain buried treasure, or the grave that is said to mark the last resting place of Robin Hood. This magnificent new and lavishly illustrated survey looks at all these stories, county by county, explaining when they date from, how they arose and what basis - if any - they have in fact. If you want to know how Devil's Dyke in Sussex got its name, or why medieval stories link King Arthur with Lanercost Priory in Cumberland, or where Cornish legends about the evil Jan Tregeagle come from, then The Lore of the Land will provide the answers and show you at the same time just how deeply embedded in our culture these legends have become. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition First Printing. Number 1 is printed inside. The first printing of the first edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. A MAGNIFICENT COUNTY BY COUNTY EXPLORATION OF ENGLAND'S LEGENDARY PAST.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A journey around England exploring myths and legends around people, places and buildings. Fascinating illustrated tales of the past. This is a perfect copy except for a very small indentation on the front cover, barely vsible. The size and weight of this volume needs discussion about postage. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Black boards, titles in gilt to spine, illustrated dust jacket, not price clipped, red epps, 917pp, numerous colour and b&w illustrations, slight creasing to top edge of dust jacket, overall a near fine copy.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 917p. : Ill.(some col.).M.(some col.) ; 23.1 cm. Summary: Stop off at any English village or town or wander through the countryside and you will almost certainly brush up against some deep-rooted local myth or legend. This text looks at some of these stories, county by county, explaining when they date from, how they arose and what basis, if any, they have in fact. Subjects: Legends Great Britain. Tales Great Britain. Mythology, British. Genre: Folklore. Language: English. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A stunningly refreshing look at the subject of Englands legends. Clean and tight, unread looking, finely produced and utterly fascinating. No annotations, NEW looking, hardback first edition.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 917p. : Ill.(some col.).M.(some col.) ; 23.1 cm. Summary: Stop off at any English village or town or wander through the countryside and you will almost certainly brush up against some deep-rooted local myth or legend. This text looks at some of these stories, county by county, explaining when they date from, how they arose and what basis, if any, they have in fact. Subjects: Legends Great Britain. Tales Great Britain. Mythology, British. Genre: Folklore. Language: English. 1 Kg.…

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