9780259063032 - Nos Géants d'Auterfoés: Récits Berrichons (Classic Reprint) di Baffier, Jean (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book of traditional folklore recounts the tale of the giant Gargantua who, along with other giants and saints, was said to have built many of the beautiful churches, castles, and landmarks of the French countryside. These giants, depicted as paragons of virtue, were believed to be servants of God and often came to the aid of the common folk. The author has meticulously gathered these stories from the oral tradition of his ancestors, preserving a rich tapestry of legends that provide a glimpse into the beliefs and values of the people of the Berry region of France. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.