Folk-Lore of West and Mid-Wales

The book invites listeners on a quiet trek through the valleys and coastal towns of West and Mid‑Wales, where a native collector spent years listening to elders in remote farms and villages. Drawing on his own experiences abroad and his deep familiarity with the Welsh language, he records each tale as it was told, preserving the rhythm and phrasing of the original speakers. The result is a vivid snapshot of a living oral tradition that is slowly fading from memory.

Readers will encounter detailed accounts of historic wedding and funeral rites, the lingering whispers of fairy lore, and the superstitions surrounding witches, wizards and ominous signs. The stories are presented in a near‑literal English rendering, complete with the occasional Welsh idiom, allowing listeners to hear the authentic voice of the countryside. Comparisons with Irish and Scottish folklore are woven throughout, highlighting both shared motifs and uniquely Welsh twists.