Project Gutenberg 2010-06-12 Public domain in the USA. 1005 Leland, Charles Godfrey 1824 1903 Leland, Charles G. Breitmann, Hans Breitman, Hans 02027517 Legends of Florence: Collected from the People, First Series Transcribed from the 1895 David Nutt edition by David Price "Legends of Florence: Collected from the People, First Series" by Charles Godfrey Leland is a collection of folklore and local legends focusing on the rich history and traditions of Florence, likely written in the late 19th century. The book captures tales tied to notable landmarks, buildings, and neighborhoods in Florence, weaving a narrative tapestry that reveals the city’s magical and historical essence. Leland’s work stands apart from conventional historical texts, as it draws primarily from oral traditions and stories told by local people. The opening of the work establishes the author's intent to compile tales that shed light on the essence of Florentine culture. Leland explains his process of collecting these stories, particularly through his interactions with a local fortune-teller named Maddalena, who shared a wealth of folklore and secrets. He emphasizes the importance of minor local legends over grand historical events, suggesting they hold a deeper connection to people's lives and memories. Through his preface, Leland sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of the strange, humorous, and uncanny elements found in the narratives of Florence, making the book a delightful entry point for those interested in folklore and the spirit of place. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Folk literature, Italian -- Italy -- Florence PQ Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - European 615003 2025-08-13T10:10:08.446442 text/html 624217 2010-06-12T16:40:31 text/html 458658 2025-08-13T10:10:24.497839 application/epub+zip 463471 2025-08-13T10:10:14.272390 application/epub+zip 311805 2025-08-13T10:10:11.854396 application/epub+zip 813914 2025-08-13T10:10:30.213787 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 731154 2025-08-13T10:10:21.625353 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 481628 2022-09-15T06:20:25.847155 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 538283 2025-08-13T10:10:06.971422 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 545938 2010-06-12T16:37:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 538014 2010-06-12T16:45:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20325 2025-08-13T10:10:30.353799 application/rdf+xml 23074 2025-08-13T10:10:12.409391 image/jpeg 4510 2025-08-13T10:10:12.137362 image/jpeg 217425 2010-06-12T16:45:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 349871 2010-06-12T16:45:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 215869 2010-06-12T16:45:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 437240 2025-08-13T10:10:08.498421 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 en.wikipedia