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In 1944-45, Capt. G.H. Davies served with the hard-fighting 53rd Welsh Division. He was an artillery officer in command of a battery of 25-pdr field guns and saw action from Normandy to the final surrender of Nazi Germany. Capt. Davies was present at the Normandy battles, the fierce fighting for s'Hertogenbosch and the Battle of Arnhem.During the course of the war, Capt. Davies kept a diary and also snatched a few photographs on his treasured camera. When the opportunity arose Capt. Davies...

A book full of fascinating, little-known facts about Wales. Stories about the huge contribution of this small nation to the world are presented, such as the most advanced laws in the Middle Ages, Britain's only effective royal dynasty and its most effective prime minister.

As a schoolmaster in South Wales, folklorist W. Jenkyn Thomas was dismayed to find that his students — who took such delight in the fairy stories of other nations — knew nothing at all of their own country's rich heritage of fairy tales. To fill the need for a collection of Welsh fairy tales for young readers, he compiled this definitive treasury.Abounding in phantoms, fairies, witches, magical spells, and other time-honored fairy-tale ingredients, the 83 fascinating stories include...

Some of the most exciting writers in and from Wales consider the future of Wales and the UK and their place in it.What does it mean to imagine Wales and ‘The Welsh’ as something both distinct and inclusive? In Welsh (Plural), some of the foremost Welsh writers consider the future of Wales and their place in it.For many people, Wales brings to mind the same old collection of images – if it’s not rug...

The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, shamanism and ancient knowledge. Our Books are available in digital format. We have approximat...

How did the Welsh travel beyond their geographical borders in the Middle Ages? What did they do, what did they take with them in their baggage, and what did they bring back? This book seeks for the first time to capture the medieval Welsh on the move, and core to its purpose is the exploration of identity within and outside the Welsh territories - particularly since `Welsh' may have become a fluid term to describe a stranger, often pejoratively. The contributors also seek to explore the na...

In "Welsh Fairy Tales," William Elliot Griffis presents a curated collection of enchanting stories that delve into the rich tapestry of Welsh folklore. Through a skilled blend of lyrical prose and vibrant storytelling, Griffis captures the essence of these timeless tales, characterized by their vivid imagery and moral undertones. The book not only entertains but also serves as a cultural document, reflecting the unique beliefs and traditions of Welsh society. The narratives range from whim...

Little, if anything, is known historically of Arthur, yet for centuries the romances of Arthur and his court dominated the imaginative literature of Europe in many languages. The roots of this vast flowering of the Arthurian legend are to be found in early Welsh tradition, and this volume gives an account of the Arthurian literature produced in Wales, in both Welsh and Latin, during the Middle Ages. The distinguished contributors offer a comprehensive view of recent scholarship relating to...

A history of the Welsh language in Cardiff over a thousand years.

Baker Eleri hoped returning to her late aunt's seaside cafe in Wales would provide a fresh start. But her new beginning is haunted by strange whispers, and a mystical silver locket that washes up on the beach.When Eleri enlists the help of her childhood friend Gareth to unravel the locket's secrets, their investigation reveals her family is cursed by two star-crossed lovers from centuries past. Eleri and Gareth have until Christmas Eve to break the curse...or risk losing each other...

Nineteen compelling and varied short stories by writers born or living in wals. With widely differing approaches to form and style, this is a confident selection of superb new stories from up-and-coming, established, and award-winning writers.

A rich collection of traditional Welsh folklore and fairy tales.