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Dorset Folk Tales
Tim Laycock
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Description for Dorset Folk Tales
Paperback. These lively and entertaining folk tales bring alive the landscape of Dorset's rolling hills and Jurassic coast. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, the 30 stories reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of the county and its people. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWT; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 124 x 15. Weight in Grams: 210.
The spectacular and varied landscape of Dorset, with its giants, hill forts, Jurassic coast and ancient buildings is the source and inspiration for many curious stories that have been passed down in families and village communities for generations. This book contains a rich and diverse collection of those ancient legends rooted in the oral tradition. From the absorbing tales of the Old King of Corfe and the Thorncombe Thorn to the intriguing Buttons on a Card and George Pitman and the Dragon, these illustrated stories bring alive the landscape of the county's rolling hills and coastline. ... Read more
The spectacular and varied landscape of Dorset, with its giants, hill forts, Jurassic coast and ancient buildings is the source and inspiration for many curious stories that have been passed down in families and village communities for generations. This book contains a rich and diverse collection of those ancient legends rooted in the oral tradition. From the absorbing tales of the Old King of Corfe and the Thorncombe Thorn to the intriguing Buttons on a Card and George Pitman and the Dragon, these illustrated stories bring alive the landscape of the county's rolling hills and coastline. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752466361
SKU
V9780752466361
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3
About Tim Laycock
Tim Laycock is a professional storyteller and musician who has been working with traditional folk tales, stories, and songs for more than 35 years. He has performed at the National Theatre and with the Taffy Thomas Magic Lantern traveling show. He lives in Dorset.
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