02310cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000400012624500650016626400510023130000470028233600260032933700260035533800360038150000310041750800640044852013290051253400450184165300500188685600430193699900170197932786UtSlPG20260610133740.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02027517  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aLeland, Charles Godfrey,d1824-190310aLegends of Florence: Collected from the People, First Series 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-06-12  aTranscribed from the 1895 David Nutt edition by David Price  a"Legends of Florence: Collected from the People, First Series" by Charles Godfrey Leland is a collection of folklore and local legends focusing on the rich history and traditions of Florence, likely written in the late 19th century. The book captures tales tied to notable landmarks, buildings, and neighborhoods in Florence, weaving a narrative tapestry that reveals the city’s magical and historical essence. Leland’s work stands apart from conventional historical texts, as it draws primarily from oral traditions and stories told by local people.  The opening of the work establishes the author's intent to compile tales that shed light on the essence of Florentine culture. Leland explains his process of collecting these stories, particularly through his interactions with a local fortune-teller named Maddalena, who shared a wealth of folklore and secrets. He emphasizes the importance of minor local legends over grand historical events, suggesting they hold a deeper connection to people's lives and memories. Through his preface, Leland sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of the strange, humorous, and uncanny elements found in the narratives of Florence, making the book a delightful entry point for those interested in folklore and the spirit of place. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolk literature, Italian -- Italy -- Florence40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32786  c73632d73632