The Cambrian Sketch-Book: Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales

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The Cambrian Sketch-Book: Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales

by R. Rice Davies

EN·~5 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler

0:05
2

THE CAMBRIAN SKETCH-BOOK.

0:19
3

To the Right Honourable THE LADY LLANOVER.

1:18
4

PREFACE.

8:39
5

ASCENT OF SNOWDON.

16:17
6

A STORY OF DUNRAVEN CASTLE IN THE OLDEN TIMES; OR, GOD’S JUDGMENT AGAINST WRECKERS. - THE PROEM.

55:56
7

PARSON JONES, AND HIS CONQUESTS OVER THE ARCH-FIEND OF PANDEMONIUM.

38:38
8

CADWGAN WYNN; OR THE LOST INHERITANCE REGAINED.

1:39:01
9

TRADITIONS OF LLYN SAVATHAN; OR LLANGORSE, OR TALYLLYN LAKE. - CHAPTER I. TRADITIONS OF GIRALDUS.

12:37
10

TREFFYNNON; OR, LEGENDS OF SAINT WINIFRED.

23:04

Description

A vivid tapestry of Wales unfolds in this lovingly compiled collection, where ancient legends mingle with true‑to‑life sketches of rugged valleys, mist‑shrouded mountains and bustling market towns. The author’s reverent voice carries the reader through centuries of myth, from the shadowed dawn of the Cambrian peoples to the resilient spirit that shaped the nation’s customs and convictions. Each piece is presented as a standalone vignette, inviting listeners to linger over the lyrical descriptions and the subtle moral undertones that have long defined Welsh identity.

Among the opening stories is a solitary climb of Snowdon, recounted with the daring honesty of an early explorer who braved mist and solitude along an unmarked ridge. A historically rooted tale of Dunraven Castle adds a touch of noble intrigue, while other sketches capture the everyday bravery and heartfelt faith of ordinary folk. Together, these narratives celebrate the wild charm of Wales and promise a listening experience steeped in both wonder and cultural pride.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (336K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2012-04-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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R. Rice Davies

d. 1882

A 19th-century Welsh writer with a strong feel for place, legend, and local history, he is best remembered for bringing the landscapes and stories of Wales vividly to life. His work mixes folklore, travel writing, and historical sketching in a way that still feels inviting.

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