Project Gutenberg 2012-04-26 Public domain in the USA. 183 Davies, R. Rice 1882 The Cambrian Sketch-Book: Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales Ascent of Snowdon -- A story of Dunraven Castle in the olden times -- Parson Jones -- Cadwgan Wynn -- Traditions of Llyn Savathan -- Treffynon; or, legends of Saint Winifred -- The visit of Elidorus to the fairy kingdom beneath the bay -- Cefn-y-Bedd. This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler "The Cambrian Sketch-Book: Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales" by R. Rice Davies is a collection of tales and sketches written in the late 19th century. This work explores various aspects of Welsh culture, including its history, customs, and legends, while also showcasing the rich natural beauty of Wales through descriptive narratives. The stories involve real-life characters and are rooted in the historical context of the region, emphasizing Welsh pride and heritage. The opening of the book serves as an introduction from the author, where he pays homage to Lady Llanover for her contributions to Welsh culture and literature. It establishes the author's intent to depict scenes connected to the past and to celebrate the resilience and enduring spirit of the Welsh people despite historical injustices. The author reflects on the challenges of writing about such a rich cultural history and presents a range of tales and accounts that bring Welsh legends to life. The first tale introduced is about the ascent of Snowdon, immersing the reader in breathtaking landscapes and the allure of Welsh mythology, signaling a journey into the heart of Cambrian life and tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Tales -- Wales Legends -- Wales Folklore -- Wales GR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 428495 2025-06-16T06:53:37.429201 text/html 433924 2012-04-26T02:15:47 text/html 365221 2012-04-26T02:21:24 text/html application/zip 480111 2025-06-16T06:53:49.112134 application/epub+zip 480312 2025-06-16T06:53:42.077138 application/epub+zip 221871 2025-06-16T06:53:40.319159 application/epub+zip 774807 2025-06-16T06:53:53.765110 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 735751 2025-06-16T06:53:47.669117 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 370743 2022-09-18T06:46:37.082510 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 377083 2025-06-16T06:53:36.227199 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 376704 2012-04-26T02:15:11 text/plain; charset=utf-8 141512 2012-04-26T02:21:23 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18675 2025-06-16T06:53:53.925073 application/rdf+xml 24886 2025-06-16T06:53:40.929138 image/jpeg 4736 2025-06-16T06:53:40.629139 image/jpeg 463971 2025-06-16T06:53:37.481158 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