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British Goblins

Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions

by Wirt Sikes

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1880
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Read by Lynne T, MaryAnn, Matt Butcher and others · 11 h 28 min · 34 parts

  1. Preface

    3:09

  2. Book 1 Chapter 1

    19:36

  3. Book 1 Chapter 2

    33:11

  4. Book 1 Chapter 3

    24:01

  5. Book 1 Chapter 4

    12:02

  6. Book 1 Chapter 5

    13:44

  7. Book 1 Chapter 6 Parts 1-7

    22:09

  8. Book 1 Chapter 6 Parts 8-13

    18:40

  9. Book 1 Chapter 7

    19:42

  10. Book 1 Chapter 8

    16:13

  11. Book 1 Chapter 9

    13:06

  12. Book 1 Chapter 10

    14:47

  13. Book 1 Chapter 11

    19:33

  14. Book 2 Chapter 1

    23:28

  15. Book 2 Chapter 2

    28:00

  16. Book 2 Chapter 3

    12:04

  17. Book 2 Chapter 4

    21:16

  18. Book 2 Chapter 5

    27:46

  19. Book 2 Chapter 6

    16:17

  20. Book 2 Chapter 7

    23:02

  21. Book 2 Chapter 8

    23:23

  22. Book 2 Chapter 9

    21:39

  23. Book 3 Chapter 1

    27:42

  24. Book 3 Chapter 2

    16:46

  25. Book 3 Chapter 3

    16:00

  26. Book 3 Chapter 4

    22:23

  27. Book 3 Chapter 5

    13:50

  28. Book 3 Chapter 6

    26:26

  29. Book 3 Chapter 7

    28:29

  30. Book 4 Chapter 1

    12:17

  31. Book 4 Chapter 2

    36:48

  32. Book 4 Chapter 3

    21:56

  33. Book 4 Chapter 4

    19:38

  34. Book 4 Chapter 5

    19:04

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Household spirits and fairies of the mines, lakes and mountains fill Wirt Sikes's account of Welsh folklore. Published in 1880, British Goblins concentrates on South Wales while also covering traditions from border counties such as Monmouthshire. The chapters group supernatural beings by their habits and surroundings, placing stories of helpful or troublesome creatures beside accounts of haunted houses and spectral animals. Welsh names and local settings connect these beliefs with familiar places and daily occupations.

The chapter on the Tolaeth examines mysterious sounds taken as warnings of a death or funeral. Footsteps, knocking and the tolling of unseen bells give ordinary noises an unsettling significance in the reported experiences. Other sections describe seasonal celebrations, wedding customs and burial practices, showing how folklore extends into community life.

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Wirt Sikes

Wirt Sikes (1836-1883), known in full as William Wirt Sikes, was an American writer, journalist and novelist. Today he is remembered mainly for his writings on Welsh folklore and customs. His books include "British Goblins".

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Book facts

First published
1880
Reading time
About 8 hours
Pages
294
Language
English
Formats
PDF, EPUB, Read online, Audiobook
Audio read by
Lynne T, MaryAnn, Matt Butcher and others