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Free Download History Press UK, "The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales"
English | ISBN: 0750992034 | 2019 | 176 pages | EPUB | 1040 KB
This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press’ popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers.From the Spaeman’s peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland’s different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.

Free Download Insanity Samples Folk Fiddle 2 v3.0.0 KONTAKT | 1.6 GB
Folk Fiddle 2 is our flagship roots violin library. With a plethora of articulations on offer, and our hyper-powerful overlay threshold functionality, both bringing a playability and fluidity unmatched in its arena. With true legato, and a series of scale-adaptive nuanced turns and grace notes that blend effortlessly into one another to craft beautiful folk inspired melodies.

Free Download Everyday Folk: Over 175 folk embroidery designs for the home, inspired by traditional textiles by Krista West
English | August 27, 2024 | ISBN: 1446313395 | 144 pages | MOBI | 139 Mb
Fill your home with colorful cushions, table runners, and wall hangings inspired by historic folk embroidery from the Mediterranean and beyond.

Free Download Dave Tonge, "Tudor Folk Tales"
English | ISBN: 075099164X | 2019 | 192 pages | EPUB | 6 MB
In Tudor times the ‘common sort’ were no different from us, laughing together, mocking each other and sharing bawdy tales in tavern yards, marketplaces and anywhere else that people came together. These stories were later collected in the cheap print of the period, and professional storyteller Dave Tonge has sought them out to assemble here. Within these pages hide smooth-talking tricksters, lusty knaves, wayward youths and stories of the eternal struggle to wear the breeches in the family, for a sometimes coarse but often comic telling of the everyday ups and downs in Tudor life.

Free Download Nuala Hayes, "Laois Folk Tales"
English | ISBN: 1845888669 | 2015 | 192 pages | EPUB | 5 MB
From miracle-working saints and shape-shifting witches to silent ghosts and wailing banshees, County Laois is teeming with folk tales and a selection of the best, drawn from historical sources and interviews, have been brought to life here by storyteller by Nuala Hayes. This book will take you on a journey through the county’s varied landscape, from the rugged Slieve Bloom Mountains to its fertile plains, with tales of talking cats, bewitched butter, fairy changelings and holy fish. On the way you will meet characters like the great warrior Conall Cearnach, from whom the people of Laois are said to be descended; Moll Anthony, the wisewoman of the Red Hills; and the White Lady said to haunt Durrow Castle. Richly illustrated by internationally renowned artist Rita Duffy, these enchanting stories can be enjoyed and shared time and again.

Free Download Folk Horror Revival: Field Studies – Second Edition By Folk Horror Revival Folk Horror Revival
2018 | 548 Pages | ISBN: 0244068305 | PDF | 131 MB
A new and revised edition of the seminal tome Folk Horror Revival: Field Studies. A collection of essays, interviews and artwork by a host of talents exploring the weird fields of folk horror, urban wyrd and other strange edges. Contributors include Robin Hardy, Ronald Hutton, Alan Lee, Philip Pullman, Thomas Ligotti, Kim Newman, Adam Scovell, Gary Lachman, Susan Cooper and a whole host of other intriguing and vastly talented souls. An indispensable companion for all explorers of the strange cinematic, televisual, literary and folkloric realms. This edition contains numerous extra interviews and essays as well as updating some information and presented with improved design. 100%% of all sales profits of this book are charitably donated at quarterly intervals to The Wildlife Trusts.

Free Download Peter Stevenson, "Ceredigion Folk Tales "
English | ISBN: 0752486446 | 2014 | 208 pages | EPUB | 4 MB
This is a captivating collection of thirty traditional and modern stories from within the county of Ceredigio, with traditional stories of the submerged city of Cantre’r Gweilod, the Welsh Atlantis, how the Devil came to build a bridge over the Rheidol, how the holy grail came to Nanteos; stories of y Tylwyth teg, the Welsh fairies, of changelings, magic ointment, fairy fiddlers and fairy rings; and new stories, such as the elephant that died in Tregaron, and the surfer abducted by a dolphin. All are covered in this exciting new compendium of local folk tales.

Free Download Armenian Mythology: The Myth and Folk Tales from Armenia by Chronicle Press
English | August 25, 2023 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0CGP8P6DB | 52 pages | EPUB | 0.82 Mb
Prepare yourself to embark on an enthralling journey into the heart of "Armenian Mythology: The Myth and Folk Tales from Armenia," a book that reveals the intriguing tales that have influenced the cultural history of Armenia. This book will take you on an adventure that will leave you wanting more. Imagine entering a world where gods and heroes come to life, mythological creatures roam the land, and ancient legends weave a tapestry of wonder. That is what you will find when you enter the world of The Legend of the Five Rings. Get ready to delve into the fascinating legends that the people of Armenia have held dear for many years. These stories have been passed down from generation to generation.

Free Download Henry Adam Svec, "American Folk Music as Tactical Media "
English | ISBN: 9462984948 | 2017 | 200 pages | PDF | 832 KB
American folk music has long presented a problematic conception of authenticity, but the reality of the folk scene, and its relationship to media, is far more complicated. This book draws on the fields of media archaeology, performance studies, and sound studies to explore the various modes of communication that can be uncovered from the long American folk revival. From Alan Lomax’s cybernetic visions to Bob Dylan’s noisy writing machines, this book retrieves a subterranean discourse on the concept of media that might help us to reimagine the potential of the networks in which we work, play, and sing.

Free Download David Dicaire, "The Early Years of Folk Music: Fifty Founders of the Tradition"
English | ISBN: 0786444312 | 2010 | 252 pages | PDF | 9 MB
This history of folk music looks at musicians, collectors and other figures from around the world. The book presents an overview of international folk roots and shows the contributions of the artists and the evolution of folk music as a force for political and social change. Profiles of Pete Seeger, Burl Ives, Woody Guthrie and others show how the stage was set for the American folk revival of the 1960s.