The Folklore of Cornwall

by Tony Shaw

Focusing on Cornwall county in southwest England, this book examines the folklore of the area, such as the seasonal customs, traditions, rituals, and taboos.

Genres: Nonfiction, Folklore

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1975

Reviews

[Ronald Schoedel III · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took a while to finish this because I set it aside for a couple years. It’s basically a mostly not-documented compendium of folklore, much of which is fascinating. I am not an historian or folklorist, who seem to report having issues with the book, but I do appreciate the effort of the authors here. Perhaps sometimes a niche topic is just a bit too niche for the commercial market to take on, so it is left to the passionate amateur experts to work their magic. I appreciate that.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is poorly organized, and poorly sourced. But it is a gold mine of awesome stories, if told in a mildly condescending tone. Amateur folklorists are so valuable and so irritating.