Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series

Name: Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series
Author: William Bottrell

By William Bottrell

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A curated compendium of West Cornwall oral tradition that gathers folk plays, fairy tales, legends, and local anecdotes into a single volume. It includes dramatic pieces and seasonal customs, origin stories for monuments and place-names, accounts of witches, fairies, smugglers, shipwrecks, and other supernatural occurrences, together with personal recollections, nicknames, superstitions, bridal and midsummer rites, and a glossary of regional terms. Short narratives and parables are accompanied by explanatory notes, variant versions, and illustrative anecdotes that record communal beliefs, everyday practices, and ritual observances from rural life.

About the Author

William Bottrell

William Bottrell was a Cornish author and folklorist known for his rich contributions to the preservation of local stories and traditions. His works, including "Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series" and "Stories and Folk-lore of West Cornwall. Third Series," showcase the folklore and cultural heritage of Cornwall, reflecting the region's unique character and history. Bottrell's narratives often blend myth, legend, and local history, making them valuable resources for understanding the cultural landscape of 19th-century Cornwall. His dedication to collecting and sharing these tales has left a lasting impact on the appreciation of Cornish folklore.