Being a Further Collection of Some of the Old Tales Told in Those Western Parts of Britain Served by the Great Western Railway Barham, G. Basil (George Basil) creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Legend Land, Vol. 3" by G. Basil Barham is a collection of folklore recounting old tales from the Western parts of Britain, particularly those associated with the Great Western Railway. The book, published in the early 20th century, reflects the rich cultural heritage and enchanting myths that arise from regions such as Wales and Cornwall. Its likely topic revolves around the exploration of local legends and their historical importance to the respective areas. In this volume, the narratives feature a variety of characters and stories derived from Welsh and Cornish folklore, including whimsical accounts of princes, saints, and magical creatures. The tales, such as the story of St. Melangell, who turned the hearts of hunters toward compassion, and the legend of King Arthur sleeping in his hilltop cave, are infused with elements of adventure, moral lessons, and the supernatural. Each tale is set against picturesque landscapes and historical landmarks, inviting readers to appreciate both the rich lore of these regions and the serene beauty that inspired them. Collectively, they highlight the intertwined nature of history and mythology, encouraging readers to connect with the past while enjoying an imaginative escape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) A Prince who would hang a mouse -- St. Melangell and her "lambs" -- Where King Arthur sleeps -- Bronwen and the starling -- The swan of Glasfryn -- The wonders of St. Govan's Chapel -- The Fairy Gardens of Treen -- How the Dodman was named -- The charmer of Pengersick -- How St. German left Cornwall -- The spectre of Rosewarne -- The legend of the Four Halls -- "John Dory," a "three man's" song (supplement). Release date is 2022-01-16 Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Originally published: United Kingdom: The Great Western Railway, 1923 Folklore -- England Tales -- England Folk literature, English GR United Kingdom: The Great Western Railway, 1923 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=umn.319510024574282&view=1up&seq=9https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=umn.319510024574274&view=1up&seq=1 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67175 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=umn.319510024574282&view=1up&seq=9https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=umn.319510024574274&view=1up&seq=1 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67175 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134542.0 67175