- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: The History Press Ltd (1 Jun 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752451871
- ISBN-13: 978-0752451879
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 854,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Wales is especially rich in the folklore of place, and this collection brings a new perspective to the history of Denbighshire, the oldest inhabited area of Wales. With hills, valleys, moorland and coast, this varied land has inspired many tales of ancient battles, strange creatures and curious customs. This compilation of stories from the ancient lore of the modern county of Denbighshire includes local legends, folk tales, stories of magic and mystery and tales of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Discover dragons and devils, ghosts and giants, witches and cunning men, poets, heroes, saints, kings and queens and, of course, Y Tylwyth Teg, The Fair Folk. A speaker of both languages of Wales, the author has collected some unusual material which will be of particular interest to non-Welsh speakers, who will meet these tales for the first time here.With illustrations from local artist Ed Fisher complementing the tales, this volume will be enjoyed by old and young alike. Mae'na groeso cynnes Cymreig yma i bawb. There is a warm Welsh welcome here to all.
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Fiona Collins has done a great service here, by telling the tales of a lesser known county. She has done it beautifully, and the stories are animated by a warmth and humanity. She is also very thorough in the way she provides and credits her sources, but the stories all have her own, personal, storytellers touch. She made me want to visit the county, and particularly Hiraethog, an area I hadn't heard of, but which seems to contain that evocative word hiraeth, which I believe means something like longing for place, or homeland.
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