Author: F. J. Kiefer; L. W. Garnham [trans.]
Title: The Legends of the Rhine from Basle to Rotterdam
Description: Mayence, David Kapp, 1869. Cloth. An uncommon copy of this collection of legends from the Rhine, translated from the original French. The second edition of this uncommon work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with pictorial gilt to the front board and spine. All edges gilt. Illustrated with a frontispiece and one plate. Lacking one plate. A charming anthology of myths and legends of the Rhine, from Basle to Rotterdam, with each story linked to a particular place. Stories include Richard Lion-heart, Queen Hildegard, and The Swan Knight. Translated from the original French by L. W. Garnham. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally smart and bright, except for a little darkening to the spine and upper extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age toned with the odd spot. Offsetting to the end papers. Lacking one plate. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Keywords: Myths Rhine Europe Legends Rhine Not Stated


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