Northamptonshire Folk Tales
| Author | : Kevan Manwaring |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 2013-10-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780750951708 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0750951702 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Download or read book Northamptonshire Folk Tales written by Kevan Manwaring and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a walk through this county in the heart of England in the entertaining company of a local storyteller. Kevan Manwaring, born and raised in Northampton, regales you with tales ancient and modern. Learn how the farmer outwitted the bogle; how a Queen who lost her head; the Great Fire of Northampton; and the last execution of witches in England. Along the way you will meet incredible characters from history and myth: Boudicca, St Patrick, Robin Hood and Hereward the Wake, Captain Slash, Dionysia the female knight, beasts and angels, cobblers and kings. From fairies to wolves, these illustrated tales are ideal to be read out loud or used as a source book for your own performances. Northamptonshire Folk Tales is a great companion for any visit to the area, for fascinating days out and for discovering exciting treasures on your doorstep. The 'Rose of the Shires' will open before you!
