Project Gutenberg 2012-07-15 Public domain in the USA. 334 Tregarthen, Enys 1851 1923 North Cornwall Fairies and Legends Introduction -- The adventures of a Piskey in search of his laugh -- The legend of the Padstow Doombar -- The little cake-bird -- The impounded crows -- The Piskeys' revenge -- The old Sky Woman -- Reefy, reefy rum -- The little horses and horsemen of Padstow -- How Jan Brewer was Piskey-laden -- The small people's fair -- The Piskeys who did Aunt Betsy's work -- The Piskeys who carried their beds -- The fairy whirlwind. Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "North Cornwall Fairies and Legends" by Enys Tregarthen is a collection of fairy tales and folklore written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the rich tapestry of Cornish mythology, focusing on local fairies known as Piskeys and recounting their whimsical adventures and the legends associated with them, set against the backdrop of North Cornwall's enchanting landscapes. The stories emanate a sense of nostalgia and cultural heritage, making them appealing not only to children but to readers of all ages who appreciate folklore and fantasy. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the magical realm of the Piskeys, beginning with an endearing tale about a Piskey who loses his laugh amidst merry dancing near Tintagel Castle. As he grapples with this strange affliction, we learn about the close-knit community of Piskeys who delight in merriment and dance. The narrative unravels with charming dialogue and descriptions of the Piskeys’ quirky nature, setting the stage for the Piskey's journey to find his laughter, which takes him to various mythical figures, including the wise Granfer Piskey, the elusive Lantern Man, and even the legendary Giant Tregeagle. This whimsical and heartfelt storyline encapsulates the overarching themes of friendship, adventure, and the enduring belief in magic within the Cornish landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40246/40246-h/images/new-cover.jpg Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Legends -- England -- Cornwall (County) Folklore -- England -- Cornwall (County) GR Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 270058 2025-09-16T10:20:35.793862 text/html 250339 2024-10-23T09:38:41 text/html 2539079 2025-09-16T10:20:42.267831 application/epub+zip 2543568 2025-09-16T10:20:37.944853 application/epub+zip 185411 2025-09-16T10:20:36.875888 application/epub+zip 2666032 2025-09-16T10:20:45.366323 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2597094 2025-09-16T10:20:41.144822 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216889 2022-09-18T12:18:18.490133 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 206632 2025-09-16T10:20:34.793884 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 186718 2024-10-23T09:38:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17291 2025-09-16T10:20:45.505309 application/rdf+xml 23311 2025-09-16T10:20:36.978863 image/jpeg 2712 2025-09-16T10:20:36.927850 image/jpeg 2398572 2025-09-16T10:20:35.901848 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