The Piskey-Purse: Legends and Tales of North Cornwall

Enys Tregarthen, the pen name of Nellie Sloggett (1851–1923), was a notable English writer hailing from Padstow in North Cornwall. Her oeuvre primarily explores the rich vein of Cornish folklore and fairy tales, encapsulating the mystic charm of the region. 'The Piskey-Purse: Legends and Tales of North Cornwall,' a seminal work in her literary career, shines a spotlight on the Cornish tradition of...