Bøker av John Gregorson Campbell

The Fians are a legendary group of heroes from the Scottish Highlands, known for their bravery, skill, and prowess in battle. In this engaging and informative book, John Gregorson Campbell explores the myths and legends of the Fians, weaving together history, folklore, and storytelling to create a rich and vibrant tapestry of Gaelic culture and tradition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

John Gregorson Campbell collected numerous tales and traditional stories from the folklore of Scotland. Witchcraft & Second Sight in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland was published posthumously in 1902. It collects tales of Scottish witchcraft, magical practices, weather working, second sight, and spectral hauntings.John Gregorson Campbell (1836-1891) was a minister and folklorist. He collected many stories and tales of the Scottish Highlands and islands. Campbell was born near Loch Linnhe at Kingairloch, Argyll. He was a Free Church minister of the united parishes of Tiree and Coll in Argyll. His work was published in numerous contemporary publications including the Scottish Review, Celtic Magazine, and Highland Monthly.

John Gregorson collected numerous tales and traditional stories from the folklore of Scotland. Superstitions of the Highlands & Islands of Scotland was published posthumously in 1900. It collects oral stories of Scottish superstitions and folklore including tales of fairies, tutelary beings, mermaids, the water-horse, and other spirits, as well as divination, dreams & prophecies, and the Devil.John Gregorson Campbell (1836-1891) was a minister and folklorist. He collected many stories and tales of the Scottish Highlands and islands. Campbell was born near Loch Linnhe at Kingairloch, Argyll. He was a Free Church minister of the united parishes of Tiree and Coll in Argyll. His work was published in numerous contemporary publications including the Scottish Review, Celtic Magazine, and Highland Monthly.

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Introduces the reader to the supernatural: fairies, witches, and, ghosts as well as general superstitions and the beliefs and rituals of the traditional calendar. This book details Campbell's work with explanatory notes and a biography, supported by bibliography, maps and index.