02575cam a22003373u 4500 56576 UtSlPG 20260610134314.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12012216 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F106 Shaw, Edward R. (Edward Richard), 1855-1903 Legends of Fire Island Beach and the South Side Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-02-17 The pot of gold -- The bogy of the beach -- The mower's phantom -- Enchanted treasure -- The money ship -- Widow Molly -- The mineral-rod. Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Legends of Fire Island Beach and the South Side" by Edward R. Shaw is a collection of folk tales and legends written in the late 19th century. The book explores the folklore and traditions connected to the Great South Bay area, particularly focusing on the mysterious and often supernatural experiences reported by the seafaring community. It intriguingly blends fact, imagination, and superstition, weaving together narratives that highlight the romantic atmosphere of the coast. The beginning of the work introduces readers to the setting of Fire Island Beach, depicted as a wild and desolate place shaped by nature's forces. The protagonist, known as the Captain, is introduced as a man drawn to the beach in search of treasure and relics cast ashore by the sea. During the stormy night, the Captain’s routine patrol leads him to discover a buried jar, igniting his long-held hope for hidden wealth. As he opens the pot to uncover gold coins, Shaw establishes themes of treasure hunting intertwined with local folklore, setting the stage for the Captain’s adventures and the legends that follow. The detailed descriptions create an immersive sensory experience, encapsulating the allure and danger of the beach. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Legends -- New York (State) -- Suffolk County Fire Island (N.Y. : Island) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56576 97407 97407