Wiltshire Tales

Wiltshire Tales

John Yonge Akerman

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
Materia
Mitos y leyendas narrados como ficción
ISBN:
9781432672539
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Wiltshire Tales is a collection of short stories written by John Yonge Akerman. The book is set in the county of Wiltshire, England, and the stories are based on the folklore and traditions of the region. Each story is unique and features a different character or event, ranging from a ghostly encounter in an old manor house to a farmer’s encounter with a mischievous fairy. The book provides a glimpse into the lives of the people of Wiltshire and their beliefs, superstitions, and customs. The stories are written in a simple yet engaging style, making them accessible to readers of all ages. Overall, Wiltshire Tales is a charming and entertaining read that captures the spirit of a bygone era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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