Legends of the North: The Guidman O' Inglismill and The Fairy Bride

A collection of northern folk legends rendered in vigorous regional dialect, centered on a leading tale about a household head who becomes involved with a supernatural bride and on associated fairy lore. The book interweaves convivial domestic scenes and community gossip with vivid descriptions of fairy habits, rings, music, and processions, and foregrounds temperance and the value of hearth and tradition. Editorial introductions supply comparative folklore context and historical commentary, while a glossary preserves and explains local vocabulary, helping readers appreciate the original language and cultural background.