Project Gutenberg 2013-08-26 Public domain in the USA. 214 Mackenzie, R. Shelton (Robert Shelton) 1809 1880 Mackenzie, Robert Shelton Mackenzie, Shelton Bits of Blarney Legends -- Irish stories -- Eccentric characters -- Irish publicists. Produced by Nicole Henn-Kneif, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Bits of Blarney" by R. Shelton Mackenzie is a collection of Irish legends, stories, and anecdotes written in the mid-19th century. It captures the rich folklore of Ireland, highlighting the eccentric characters, historical figures, and whimsical tales that shape its cultural identity. The book delves into the enchanting realm of Irish myths, particularly focusing on the famed Blarney Castle, its legendary stone, and various legends surrounding it. The opening of the text introduces the reader to Blarney Castle, famed for the Blarney Stone, which is said to grant the gift of eloquence to those who kiss it. The narrator recounts a visit to the castle and a conversation with Tim Cronin, an affable storyteller who shares his local knowledge and legends, such as the creation of a mysterious lake following a giant's folly. Through playful narratives and humorous characters, the opening sets the tone for a journey through oral traditions, reflecting on love, lore, and the enchanting spirit of the Irish landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43563/43563-h/images/front_cover.jpg Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Irish wit and humor Ireland -- Biography PR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 650902 2025-08-17T13:44:33.208746 text/html 633150 2024-10-23T18:06:42 text/html 366111 2025-08-17T13:44:40.245712 application/epub+zip 375443 2025-08-17T13:44:34.246885 application/epub+zip 332295 2025-08-17T13:44:33.738740 application/epub+zip 555533 2025-08-17T13:44:45.151690 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 509183 2025-08-17T13:44:39.671710 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 466593 2022-09-19T20:22:54.964924 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 609825 2025-08-17T13:44:32.474730 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 590000 2024-10-23T18:06:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16100 2025-08-17T13:44:45.289693 application/rdf+xml 14782 2025-08-17T13:44:33.835718 image/jpeg 1827 2025-08-17T13:44:33.787719 image/jpeg 344433 2025-08-17T13:44:33.267760 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