Kent Folk Tales

by Tony Cooper

Overview

These traditional stories and local legends have been handed down by storytellers for centuries. As folk tales reveal a lot about the people who invented them, this book provides a link to the ethics and way of life of generations of Kentish people. Herein you will find the intriguing tales of Brave Mary of Mill Hill, King Herla, the Pickpockets of Sturry, the Wantsum Wyrm, and the Battle of Sandwich, to name but a few. These captivating stories, brought to life with a collection of unique illustrations, will be enjoyed by readers time and again.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780752459332
Publisher:	The History Press
Publication date:	03/17/2011
Series:	Folk Tales: United Kingdom
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	4.80(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Tony Cooper had a varied career before becoming a full-time storyteller 25 years ago. Tony attends regular storytelling events, and has been interviewed as a "fascinating local" on BBC Radio Kent. He also holds events with The Theatre of the Small.