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by Bampton Hunt (Author)
Folk Tales of Breffny is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the region of Breffny (also known as Breifne), which spans across parts of modern-day counties Cavan and Leitrim in Ireland. The book was compiled and edited by Bampton Hunt, an Irish writer and folklorist who was born in County Cavan in 1865.The tales in the book cover a wide range of topics, from mythical figures like the legendary warrior Fionn MacCumhail, to historical events such as the Battle of Ballinamuck in 1798. The stories are told in a conversational style, with colloquial language and local dialects adding to their charm.Many of the tales feature supernatural elements, such as ghosts, fairies, and otherworldly creatures. Others focus on everyday life in rural Ireland, with themes of love, loss, and family relationships. Some of the stories are humorous and lighthearted, while others are more serious and contemplative.Overall, Folk Tales of Breffny provides a fascinating insight into the rich oral tradition of Ireland, and offers a glimpse into the beliefs, values, and customs of the people who lived in this region in centuries past.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.
