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100 1 _aLauder, Toofie,
_d1833-1922
245 1 0 _aLegends and tales of the Harz Mountains
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2024-08-28
508 _aAl Haines
520 _a"Legends and Tales of the Harz Mountains" by Toofie Lauder is a collection of folklore and myths centered on the enchanting landscapes of the Harz Mountains, likely written in the late 19th century. This work weaves together various legends, exploring themes of love, adventure, and the supernatural, with notable stories such as that of the beautiful Princess Brunhilda and her courageous escape from a fearsome Giant, as well as tales involving lost crowns, enchanted maidens, and heroic knights. Through these narratives, readers are invited to delve into the rich tapestry of cultural history represented by the Harz region. At the start of the book, Lauder introduces readers to the "Legend of the Rosstrappe," where a Bohemian king's daughter, Brunhilda, faces dire circumstances as she is betrothed to a giant against her wishes. As she awaits her lover's return, she ultimately makes a bold escape on a noble steed, leading to a thrilling chase. The pursuit culminates at the brink of a chasm, where in a desperate leap to freedom, Brunhilda's golden crown is lost, becoming the embodiment of a tale that interlaces themes of bravery, love, and sacrifice, while establishing the mystical origins of the Harz Mountains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Hodder and Stoughton, 1881
653 _aLegends -- Germany -- Harz Mountains
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74323
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