Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series

TRADITIONS AND HEARTHSIDE STORIES OF WEST CORNWALL. by WILLIAM BOTTRELL. "Legends that once were told or sung In many a smoky fireside nook." LONGFELLOW. With Illustrations by Mr. Joseph Blight. SECOND SERIES. Penzance: Printed, for the Author, by Beare and Son. 1873. (Right of Translation reserved.) "Of strange tradition many a mystic trace, Legend and vision, prophecy and sign." SCOTT. CONTENTS. PAGE Duffy and the Devil (an old Christmas Play) 1 Celtic Monuments of Boleigh and Rosemodrass 27 The last Cardews of Boskenna and the story of Nelly Wearne 36 The Witch of Buryan Church-town 59 Madam Noy and the Witch 63 A Queen's visit to Baranhuel 67 The Small People's Cow (a fairy tale) 73 Tom …

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