Cambridgeshire Folk Tales

Cambridgeshire Folk Tales
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Publisher : The History Press
Total Pages : 193
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ISBN-10 : 9780750958059
ISBN-13 : 0750958057
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Book Synopsis Cambridgeshire Folk Tales by : Maureen James

Download or read book Cambridgeshire Folk Tales written by Maureen James and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-10-06 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern-day Cambridgeshire is a county of diverse landscapes: from the elegance of the university city and the rural delights of the old county of Huntingdonshire Isle of Ely, each district has its own identity and its own stories. Explore the antics of the inhabitants of the past, including Hereward the Saxon hero; the Fenland giant Tom Hickathrift; the pious Bricstan of Chatteris; the raconteur and skater Chaffe Legge; and Mr Leech, who was carried off by the Devil. You will also discover the hidden history of the area, including how the secret Brotherhood of the Grey Goose Feather helped King Charles I, and what really happened to King John's treasure. These entertaining tales will delight readers both within Cambridgeshire and elsewhere.


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