Guernsey Folk Lore a collection of popular superstitions, legendary tales, peculiar customs, proverbs, weather sayings, etc., of the people of that island

"Guernsey Folk Lore" by Edgar MacCulloch is a preservation of the past that gathers the unique superstitions, stories, and traditions of the island of Guernsey. Through the collection of folk stories, readers learn of local beliefs and customs, which are at risk of being forgotten as modern times change the island. MacCulloch reflects on how the younger generations are beginning to forget the old customs. The stories were passed down by local residents and the family's old servant. This collection is meant to preserve the island's culture showing the background in which these stories were told and saved before they were forgotten.