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Author: Alan Temperley Publisher: Random House ISBN: 1780578385 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 322
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In this collection of fifty-one tales from the land of galloway, Alan Temperley pays tribute to the great Scottish tradition of storytelling. The tales are wide-ranging: heros, ghosts and solway smugglers; witches, martyrs, mermaids and fairies; reivers, monsters and colourful rogues. Here are Billy Marshall, King of the tinklers; Sawney Bean, the murderous cannibal; young Robert the Brube on the run in the heather; Trost, last of the Picts, who kept the secret of heather ale; the legend of Mons Meg; Claverhouse and Lagg, persecutors of the Covenanters; the famous poterguist of Rerrick; and many more. Simply told and unadorned, the stories bear the flavour of the region – mountain and forest, silver rivers and lochs, the wild Solway Firth, and some of the most beautiful rolling countryside in Britain. Originally these traditional tales – ranging from rustic comedy to horrific murder – were told in crofts and rural cottages. They grew naturally out of the rich past and the land and the lives of the people – wonderful stories. And they are still as alive today as when they were first told.
Author: Alan Temperley Publisher: Random House ISBN: 1780578385 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 322
Book Description
In this collection of fifty-one tales from the land of galloway, Alan Temperley pays tribute to the great Scottish tradition of storytelling. The tales are wide-ranging: heros, ghosts and solway smugglers; witches, martyrs, mermaids and fairies; reivers, monsters and colourful rogues. Here are Billy Marshall, King of the tinklers; Sawney Bean, the murderous cannibal; young Robert the Brube on the run in the heather; Trost, last of the Picts, who kept the secret of heather ale; the legend of Mons Meg; Claverhouse and Lagg, persecutors of the Covenanters; the famous poterguist of Rerrick; and many more. Simply told and unadorned, the stories bear the flavour of the region – mountain and forest, silver rivers and lochs, the wild Solway Firth, and some of the most beautiful rolling countryside in Britain. Originally these traditional tales – ranging from rustic comedy to horrific murder – were told in crofts and rural cottages. They grew naturally out of the rich past and the land and the lives of the people – wonderful stories. And they are still as alive today as when they were first told.
Author: Alan Temperley Publisher: Mainstream Publishing Company ISBN: 9781851580262 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 309
Book Description
In this collection of fifty-one tales from the land of galloway,Alan Temperley pays tribute to the great Scottish tradition of storytelling.The tales are wide-ranging-heros,ghosts and solway smugglers;witches, martyrs,mermaids and fairies;reivers,monsters and colourful rogues. Here are Billy Marshall,King of the tinklers;Sawney Bean,the murderouscannibal;young Robert the Brube on the run in the heather;Trost,last of the Picts,who kept the secret of heather ale;the legend of Mons Meg;Claverhouse and Lagg,persecutors of the Covenanters;the famous poterguist of Rerrick;and many more. Simply told and unadorned,the stories bear the flavour of the region- mountain and forest,silver rivers and lochs,the wild Solway Firth,and some of the most beautiful rolling countryside in Britain. Origionally these traditional tales-ranging from rustic comedy to horrific murder-were told in crofts and rural cottages.They grew naturally out of the rich past and the land and the lives of the people-wonderful stories.And they are still as alive today as when they were first told.
Author: Priscilla Galloway Publisher: Laurel Leaf ISBN: 9780440227281 Category : Children's stories, Canadian Languages : en Pages : 0
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Based on the well-known fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, and Hans Christian Andersen, these retellings will intrigue and disturb readers. From a futuristic "Little Red Riding Hood", in which giant clams and carnivorous beasts stalk humans, to the real reason why the giant in "Jack and the Beanstalk" needs to eat human bones to a version of "Snow White" told from the wicked stepmother's point of view, fans of fairy and folk tales will find much to interest them. An ALA Best Book for Young Readers and an ALA Quick Pick.
Author: Guillaume le Clerc Publisher: Birlinn Ltd ISBN: 1788853628 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 180
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The popular Arthurian legends, such as the grail quests of Perceval and Galahad, and the love of Lancelot for Queen Guenevere, have largely overshadowed Scotland's own Arthurian romance. The story of Fergus, one of King Arthur's knights, was known to only a few; it was written in Old French and this prevented its proper recognition as a part of Scottish literary heritage. In Fergus of Galloway, Guillaume le Clerc combines, in a unique Scottish setting, the classic themes and conventions of Arthurian romance – many of which would be familiar to his audience through the work of Chrétien de Troyes and his successors – with a highly individual tone of parody and witty comment. Professor Owen's eloquent and lively translation brings this exciting and much undervalued work to a wider audience. Professor Owen's introduction outlines the literary techniques employed in Fergus of Galloway and discusses the significance of Guillaume's achievement in the context of other Arthurian romances. Detailed notes help the reader gain a closer understanding of the poet's technique, and two appendices contain useful background information: a translation of the principal episodes in the Perceval Continuations used in Fergus of Galloway; and a new theory on the possible identity of Guillaume.
Author: Patrick Laurie Publisher: Birlinn ISBN: 9781780277073 Category : Languages : en Pages : 288
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Desperate to connect with his native Galloway, Patrick Laurie plunges into work on his family farm in the hills of southwest Scotland. Investing in the oldest and most traditional breeds of Galloway cattle, the Riggit Galloway, he begins to discover how cows once shaped people, places and nature in this remote and half-hidden place. This traditional breed requires different methods of care from modern farming on an industrial, totally unnatural scale.As the cattle begin to dictate the pattern of his life, Patrick stumbles upon the passing of an ancient rural heritage. Always one of the most isolated and insular parts of the country, as the twentieth century progressed, the people of Galloway deserted the land and the moors have been transformed into commercial forest in the last thirty years. The people and the cattle have gone, and this withdrawal has shattered many centuries of tradition and custom. Much has been lost, and the new forests have driven the catastrophic decline of the much-loved curlew, a bird which features strongly in Galloway's consciousness. The links between people, cattle and wild birds become a central theme as Patrick begins to face the reality of life in a vanishing landscape.
Author: Noah Galloway Publisher: Center Street ISBN: 1455596922 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 304
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Military hero and beloved Dancing with the Stars alum Noah Galloway shares his life story, and how losing his arm and leg in combat forced him to relearn how to live--and live to the fullest. Inspirational, humorous, and thought provoking, Noah Galloway's LIVING WITH NO EXCUSES sheds light on his upbringing in rural Alabama, his military experience, and the battle he faced to overcome losing two limbs during Operation Iraqi Freedom. From reliving the early days of life to his acceptance of his "new normal" after losing his arm and leg in combat, Noah reveals his ambition to succeed against all odds. Noah's gripping story is a shining example that with laughter, and the right amount of perspective, you can tackle anything. Whether it be overcoming injury, conquering the Dancing with the Stars ballroom, or taking the next steps forward in life with his young family - Noah demonstrates how to live life to the fullest, with no excuses.
Author: Ruth Galloway Publisher: Tiger Tales ISBN: 1680109022 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 32
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Tiddler is a fidgety fish, darting and wriggling all over the place. His mom tells him to go out into the sea and swim until he's tired. "But watch out for the Big Fish," she warns him. Tiddler has a great time exploring but then he finds a big, dark cave!
Author: Gail Galloway Adams Publisher: University of Georgia Press ISBN: 9780820317342 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 164
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This collection of short stories is peopled with characters who boldly face the sorrows and strains of everyday life, seeking relief in a smile and redemption in words of compassion and honor
Author: Tony Bonning Publisher: The History Press ISBN: 0750969377 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 152
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Storyteller Tony Bonning brings together stories from one of the most enigmatic regions of Scotland: a land hemmed in by rivers and mountains; a land that vigorously maintained its independence, and by doing so, has many unique tales and legends. Here you will meet strange beasts, creatures and even stranger folk; here you will meet men and women capable of tricking even the Devil himself, and here you will find the very tale that inspired Robert Burns's most famous poem, Tam o'Shanter. With each Story told in an engaging style, and illustrated with unique line drawings, these humorous, clever and enchanting folk tales are sure to be enjoyed and shared time and again.
Author: Ruth Galloway Publisher: Tiger Tales ISBN: 1680109030 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 32
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Smiley Shark loves to smile, but everyone is afraid of his big, toothy grin! Catfish, Sea Star, and Octopus all swim away as fast as they can. When all the friends are caught in a net, they need Smiley Shark's help. Can a big smile save the day?
Author: Alan Temperley
Author: Alan Temperley
Author: Alan Temperley
Author: Priscilla Galloway
Author: Guillaume le Clerc
Author: Patrick Laurie
Author: Noah Galloway
Author: Ruth Galloway
Author: Gail Galloway Adams
Author: Tony Bonning
Author: Ruth Galloway