9780141021034 - The Lore of the Land: A Guide to England's Legends, from Spring-heeled Jack to the Witches of Warboys von Simpson, Jacqueline; Westwood, Jennifer (4 Ergebnisse)

Softcover. Zustand: Fair. Spuren von Feuchtigkeit / Nässe; Leichte Rillen / Abschürfungen / Risse / Knicke. Explore England's legendary past with this guide, featuring tales of hauntings, highwaymen, family curses, and lovers' leaps. Discover the mysteries of the 'Devil's footprints,' the 'hangman's stone,' and the truth behind Sweeney Todd and King Arthur's resting place.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

paperback, large 8vo, 918pp, illustrated, text clean and binding sound, no inscriptions, spine not creased but some scratches on spine, corners slightly scuffed, Good condition. ISBN: 0141021039.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Where can you find the 'Devil's footprints'? What happened at the 'hangman's stone'? Did Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street, ever really exist? Where was King Arthur laid to rest? Bringing together tales of hauntings, highwaymen, family curses and lovers' leaps, this magnificent guide will take you on a magical journey through England's legendary past. 'A fascinating county-by county guidebook to the headless horsemen, bottomless pools, immured adulteresses and talking animals that make up the hidden landscape of the country.' - "London Review of Books". 'Evokes an England terrified by screaming skulls, tantalized by hidden treasure, spooked by the unearthly clanging of bells, bewitched by fairies and hobgoblins' - "Country Life". 'Wonderful.Contains almost every myth, legend and ghost story ever told in England' - Simon Hoggart, "Guardian". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.