The History Press Ltd Norfolk Folk Tales

Features folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, this title includes thirty stories from Norfolk that reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of the county and its people. It is also illustrated with line drawings, that bring alive the landscape of the county's eerie fens and waterways. These lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties are vividly retold by local storyteller Hugh Lupton. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these stories from Norfolk reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of the county and its people. Norfolk has a rich and diverse collection of tales, from the stories of the fenland giant Tom Hickathrift to tales of demons, magicians and ghosts. These highly readable tales, richly illustrated line drawings, bring alive the landscape of the county’s eerie fens and waterways. Autorid: Hugh Lupton