Publication

1976 - EP Publishing, Wakefield, England

Language

English

Word Count

60,000 words, Guess

Page Count

240 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-10071581172X
  • ISBN-139780715811726
  • Library of Congress Control Number78310271
  • Open LibraryOL4283807M

Classifications

  • DDC398.2/2/09426
  • LCCGR142.F4 M37 1976

Description

A collection of thirty tales from the Fen country of East Anglia, in chronological theme, beginning with mythical giants creating the landscape itself, through the Anglo Saxon centuries to Norman & Mediaeval tales, the time of Fen drainage in the 1700's and finally a tale or two from the late 1800's. An excellent source for anyone researching Fenland history & culture. First published 1926 by Cecil Palmer, London. Republished 1976 E P Publishing Ltd, East Ardsley, Wakefield, Yorks.

Subjects

Topics

LegendsHistoryFolkloreMiscellaneaPopular cultureFenland customsLegends -- England -- Fens, The

People

HrothgarSaint GuthlacSir Hugh BardeHereward the WakeThomas Hickathrift

Other Editions

  • Legends of the Fenland peopleEP Publishing1976-01-01

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