Popular Romances of the West of England, Second Series or, The Drolls, Traditions, and Superstitions of Old Cornwall

"Popular Romances of the West of England, Second Series" by Robert Hunt is a treasury of Cornish folklore that explores the old stories, beliefs, and customs of the area. These stories attempt to capture the wonder of local legends and saints, saving them from being forgotten. The book dives into tales of saints, each linked to the Cornish land, and shares an exciting, yet fading history of gathering around the fire to tell stories. Hunt presents the idea of how everyday people turned into powerful figures through telling stories. The reader can explore the adventures of St. Just and St. Keverne as heroic saints, full of miracles and moral lessons. These legends mix Christian ideas with local beliefs, showing how history and the supernatural combine in the lives of these celebrated figures, giving readers the sense of a magical past.