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 Project Gutenberg 2016-10-16 Public domain in the USA. 993 Köhler, Johann August Ernst 1829 1903 Kohler, Johann August Ernst Köhler, Joh. Aug. Ernst (Johann August Ernst) Sagenbuch des Erzgebirges Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by SLUB: Sächsische Landesbibliothek - Staats - und Universitätsbibliothek Dresden at http://www.slub-dresden.de ) "Sagenbuch des Erzgebirges" by Johann August Ernst Köhler is a collection of folklore and legends written in the late 19th century. The work seeks to document and unify various myths, tales, and cultural stories from the Erzgebirge region, particularly focusing on the connections between the area's folk narratives and its historical and geographical context. It highlights the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of both the Saxon and Bohemian parts of the Erzgebirge. The beginning of the text sets the stage for Köhler's exploration of the Erzgebirge's folkloric traditions, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance. In a foreword, Köhler discusses the need to collect and preserve local legends that have been passed down through generations, particularly in an era when urbanization threatens traditional narratives. He outlines the geographical boundaries of the Erzgebirge and the influences of both Germanic and Slavic cultures on its folklore. The author stresses the necessity of avoiding embellishments in recounting these stories to maintain their authenticity, establishing a baseline for the tales that will follow in the subsequent sections of the book. This introduction not only outlines Köhler's intentions but also frames the narrative as a vital component of regional identity and cultural continuity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. de Legends -- Erzgebirge (Czech Republic and Germany) GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: German Literature 1755922 2025-07-21T09:09:19.706952 text/html 1726488 2024-10-23T01:15:40 text/html 837072 2025-07-21T09:09:43.733878 application/epub+zip 843927 2025-07-21T09:09:24.570973 application/epub+zip 794306 2025-07-21T09:09:22.141942 application/epub+zip 1320580 2025-07-21T09:09:56.380753 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1269813 2025-07-21T09:09:40.260895 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1220308 2022-09-24T07:38:18.769571 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1570830 2025-07-21T09:09:16.690973 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1550904 2024-10-23T01:15:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17112 2025-07-21T09:09:56.531762 application/rdf+xml 23620 2025-07-21T09:09:22.320930 image/jpeg 3308 2025-07-21T09:09:22.234920 image/jpeg 730172 2025-07-21T09:09:19.848984 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia