Folklore of Lincolnshire

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The county of Lincolnshire is a beautiful mixture of low-lying marshy fen land, modest hills and the steep valleys of the rolling Wolds; it is also home to a wealth of folklore, legend and intrigue. With one of the most interesting dialects in the country, this vast region is also rich in superstitions, songs and traditional games. A study of daily life, lore and customs of Lincolnshire are here interspersed with stories of monstrous black hounds, dragon lairs, witches, Tiddy Mun, mischievous imps and tales of the people known as the Yellowbellies. This fully illustrated book explores the orig. Read more... Abstract: An exploration of traditions, legends, songs and stories from across Lincolnshire Read more... Content: Cover Title Page Contents Acknowledgements Introduction one The Devil and his Serpent two The Wet and Wilds three Black Dogs and Strange Encounters four Giants and Heroes five Things that go Bump in the Lincolnshire Night six Witchcraft and Cunning seven Yellowbelly Sayings and Superstitions eight A Lincolnshire Year Bibliography Notes Copyright.