02710cam a22003373u 4500 53915 UtSlPG 20260610134237.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GR Davies, Jonathan Ceredig, 1859-1932 Folk-Lore of West and Mid-Wales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-01-07 Love customs, etc. -- Wedding customs -- Funeral customs -- Other customs -- Fairies and mermaids -- Ghost stories -- Death portents -- Miscellaneous beliefs, birds, etc. -- Witches and wizards, etc. -- Folk-healing -- Fountains, lakes, and caves -- Local traditions. Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections) "Folk-Lore of West and Mid-Wales" by Jonathan Ceredig Davies is a collection of folklore and customs, likely written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the rich tapestry of Welsh traditions, particularly those found in West and Mid-Wales, seeking to document the vanishing cultural heritage of these regions. Through a detailed exploration of various customs, including love traditions, wedding practices, and superstitions, the book aims to preserve these narratives for future generations. The opening of the text sets the stage by highlighting the author's deep connections with the Welsh community and their folk traditions. It presents a historical context in which Davies gathered stories from local individuals, shedding light on rituals surrounding courtship, marriage, and the beliefs that shaped daily life. Emphasizing the importance of oral tradition, the introduction notes that many practices have faded with time or are on the brink of being forgotten. The author’s mission is portrayed as a labor of love—one that intertwines personal anecdotes with broader cultural insights, making a case for the significance of keeping these traditions alive amid modernity's encroachment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Wales -- Social life and customs Folklore -- Wales Amherst, Alice, 1854-1933 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53915 94749 94749