Fairy Legends And Traditions

Fairy Legends and Traditions is a collection of Irish fairy tales and folklore compiled by Thomas Crofton Croker in the 19th century. The book includes stories of fairies, leprechauns, banshees, and other supernatural creatures that were believed to inhabit the Irish countryside. The tales are told in a lively and engaging manner, with colorful descriptions of the magical beings and their mischievous antics. Along with the stories, Croker provides historical and cultural context for each tale, explaining the origins and significance of the various traditions and beliefs. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the rich folklore and mythology of Ireland, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Emerald Isle.IT is said by those who ought to understand such things, that the good people, or the fairies, are some of the angels who. were turned out of heaven, and who landed on their feet in this world, while the rest of their companions, who had more sin to sink them, went down further to a worse place.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.