Cornish Folk Tales of Place
Cornish Folk Tales of Place

Author: Anna Chorlton

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2019-06-03

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 0750991836

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Cornwall's rugged coast is etched with stories. Here you'll find tales of powerful mermaids, spiteful witches, crafty smugglers and woeful ghosts. Up on the moors are mischievous creatures, huge giants and elusive beasts. Let the piskeys lead you astray across the windy tors and sandy shorelines to experience wonder, miracles, secrets and magic. Bodmin Moor folklore writer Anna Chorlton retells tales of North and East Cornwall, illustrated by local artists and members of the community.

Cornish Folk Tales for Children
Cornish Folk Tales for Children

Author: Mike O'Connor

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2018-06-04

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 0750988606

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Join Jamie, the son of a travelling droll teller, as he journeys across Cornwall, a land steeped in myth and legend. Along the way you will hear mysterious and exciting tales like what happened when Bodrugan took his soldiers to capture Richard Edgcumbe, why the ghost of Lady Emma was never seen again, what proper job King Arthur gave the Giant and how St Piran came to settle in Cornwall. These stories – specially chosen to be enjoyed by 7- to 11-year-old readers – sparkle with magic and explode with adventure. As old as the moors and as wild as the sea, they have been freshly re-told for today's readers by storyteller Mike O'Connor.

The Piskey-Purse: Legends and Tales of North Cornwall
The Piskey-Purse: Legends and Tales of North Cornwall

Author: Enys Tregarthen

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-09-04

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13:

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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Piskey-Purse: Legends and Tales of North Cornwall" by Enys Tregarthen. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Jack the Giant Killer (Illustrated)
Jack the Giant Killer (Illustrated)

Author: Joseph Jacobs

Publisher: The Planet

Published: 2013-02-13

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 1909115487

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Jack the Giant Killer is the famous English fairy tale about a brave lad slaying hideous giants. Color illustrations by Hugh Thomson.

Between the Realms
Between the Realms

Author: Cheryl Straffon

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02-08

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9780738765761

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In this fabulous exploration of the Cornish Celtic Otherworld, Cheryl Straffon shares stories, myths, and legends of supernatural beings such as fairies, piskies, mermaids, witches, giants, and other strange and wonderful creatures. These expertly told stories will help you transform your perspective on the traditional integration of spiritual energies so that even the mundane world will become more magical.

Cornish Folk Tales
Cornish Folk Tales

Author: Mike O'Connor

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2011-09-16

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0752470299

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The ancient land of Cornwall is steeped in mysterious tradition, proud heritage and age-old folklore. Before books were widely available, wandering 'droll tellers' used to spread Cornish insight and humour to all parts of the Duchy – exchanging their tales for food and shelter. Anthony James was one such droll teller, and this collection follows him as he makes his way around Cornwall one glorious summer. Richly illustrated with hand-drawn images and woodcuts, Cornish Folk Tales will appeal to anyone captivated by this beautiful land and its resident kindly giants, mischievous piskeys, seductive mermaids, bold knights and barnacle-encrusted sea captains.

Peter and the Piskies
Peter and the Piskies

Author: Ruth Manning-Sanders

Publisher:

Published: 1966

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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Thirty-four Cornish "folk tales and whimsical stories about giants, saints and demons, mischievous piskies, and little bearded knockers who work in the mines."

Cornish Folk Tales
Cornish Folk Tales

Author: Merryn Petrock

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-01-31

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781523783809

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Cornish Folktales have been handed down over many generations, firstly by word of mouth and later by being recorded in written form. This book presents a fairly comprehensive selection of the best gathered from old written collections and word-of-mouth repetition. Companion volumes contain Fairy Tales and Legends.

From Granite to Sea
From Granite to Sea

Author: Alex Langstone

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02-08

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9780738765785

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This book presents the first ever comprehensive focus on the folklore of eastern Cornwall, an ancient land steeped in legend and myth. It is populated by piskies, giants, and conjurors as well as the Devil's Dandy Dogs and the demonic specter of Tregeagle. Alex Langstone's ground-breaking study shares old tales of witches, charmers, supernatural encounters, and curious customs.