Project Gutenberg 2004-12-28 Public domain in the USA. 197 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous The Forest of Vazon A Guernsey Legend of the Eighth Century Produced by Steven Gibbs and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Forest of Vazon" is a fictional narrative set in the eighth century, written by an anonymous author during the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich folklore and legendary history of Guernsey, focusing on the mystical elements surrounding the island and its inhabitants. The legend unfolds through the experiences of characters entangled in themes of love, identity, and supernatural forces, particularly emphasizing Jean Letocq and Hilda, who navigate personal and communal challenges against a backdrop of ancient traditions and emerging Christian beliefs. The opening of "The Forest of Vazon" introduces readers to a time of tranquility on Guernsey, untouched by the turmoil of continental conflicts, and reveals the legends surrounding the island's lost forest. Key characters such as Jean Letocq and a fair stranger, Hilda, are introduced during a festive gathering at Vazon Forest, where joy and competition turn dark upon an unexpected accident involving another maiden, Suzanne. As tensions rise, the narrative quickly shifts focus to the interplay of ancient superstitions and the dawning influence of Christianity, represented through various characters, including the wise woman and Father Austin. This beginning sets the stage for a tale woven with love, fate, and the clash of cultural beliefs, drawing readers into the intriguing world of Guernsey's legends. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Legends -- Channel Islands -- Guernsey GR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 156807 2025-06-06T09:25:34.902127 text/html 153936 2020-12-19T01:40:11 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 316580 2025-06-06T09:25:40.147139 application/epub+zip 318938 2025-06-06T09:25:36.919125 application/epub+zip 127913 2025-06-06T09:25:35.664164 application/epub+zip 439183 2025-06-06T09:25:42.571092 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 426682 2025-06-06T09:25:39.380170 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 215885 2022-09-07T16:49:50.612085 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138228 2023-09-07T03:55:13.339749 text/plain 15879 2025-06-06T09:25:42.715108 application/rdf+xml 12278 2025-06-06T09:25:36.222152 image/jpeg 3298 2025-06-06T09:25:35.942126 image/jpeg 315125 2025-06-06T09:25:34.936145 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog More titles under Unknown en.wikipedia