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Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Vol. 1

William Bottrell

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Pages (PDF): 350
Publication Date: 1870

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Summary:

In the 19th century William Bottrell compiled three volumes of Cornish folklore, legends and historical tales. This is the first book in that series. He tells stories of giants, mermaids, and a Cornish fairies including the spriggan, bucca, and the knackers. He also describes Cornish folk magic, and folklore about witches.