author
R. Rice Davies
d. 1882
Known for The Cambrian Sketch-Book, this 19th-century Welsh writer brought together folklore, local history, and vivid scenes of Wales in a warm, story-driven style. His work has remained of interest for readers drawn to Welsh legend and regional writing.
1 Audiobook
The Cambrian Sketch-Book: Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales
by R. Rice Davies
About the author
R. Rice Davies, also identified in book records as Robert Rice Davies, was a Welsh author associated with Swansea. He is best known for The Cambrian Sketch-Book: Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales, a collection that blends legend, landscape writing, and historical storytelling.
The surviving title pages and catalog records suggest he also wrote works such as The Handy Book on Tax Laws, Havelock, and an essay on recreation grounds for Swansea. That mix of subjects gives the impression of a practical, locally engaged writer who also cared deeply about Welsh culture and the stories attached to place.
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