Welsh Country Cookery by Bobby Freeman
(shown at left). A
booklet of traditional recipes from the country kitchens of Wales. 100 recipes,
23 photos of 19th-century country Wales. Pub. Y Lolfa, 80pp. $11Welsh and Other Celtic Books
Welsh Music Books
The books stocked by The Harp and Dragon are largely of Welsh interest; however there are some books of more general Celtic interest as well. Maps are listed along with the books.
We have a separate page for Celtic design books (mostly Dover) and books about Celtic art designs.
Books listed can go out of print or change prices without warning; we will try to keep this listing as up to date as possible. All books are approximately standard size and soft cover unless otherwise indicated. Ordering information.
Books marked * are discontinued or out-of-print lines, but we still have some in stock.
We also have a separate page of second-hand books and new odds'n ends; that page is called the More Books Page.
The books on this page are divided into the categories listed below; please
click on them for the books of your interest. Computer disks are listed along with books
of the same category.
Bible, Saints, Religious
Books For Children
Computer-Aided Welsh Study
Cookbooks
Dictionaries (Welsh)
Folk Customs
Genealogy and Family Names
History and Related Subjects
The Home - Crafts
Legends and Folktales
Maps, Picture Books, Travel
Music Books
Poetry and poets.
Reading Books in Welsh for Learners
Reference Books for
Welsh Speakers, Teachers and Students
Welsh Language Courses
Note: All the dictionaries listed below are Welsh/English-English/Welsh unless otherwise stated.
WELSH-ENGLISH/ENGLISH-WELSH DICTIONARY by D. Geraint Lewis. This inexpensive and compact pocket dictionary has 20,000 headwords, irregular forms of adjectives, verbs and plural nouns, and an appendix of irregular Welsh verbs. 252pp, 6 1/2" x 4 1/4". Pub. Geddes & Grosset. Hard cover. $8
Y GEIRIADUR BACH: The Welsh Pocket Dictionary. Comprehensive dictionary of current Welsh. Small print. 5 1/2 x 4". 406pp. Pub. Christopher Davies. $14
COLLINS SPURRELL POCKET WELSH DICTIONARY, new edition. Over 35,000 references and 50,000 translations, increased coverage of contemporary Welsh and English, Welsh personal and place names. An attractive pocket dictionary with plasticized cover to wear well. 6 1/2" x 4 1/2", 317pp. Somewhat larger print than the Geiriadur Bach above. $25
COLLINS GEM WELSH DICTIONARY. Exactly the same as the Collins Spurrell listed above, except that the print is smaller. This is the real pocket dictionary, only 4 1/2 x 3". 372pp, small print. Plasticized cover. $14
THE WELSH LEARNER'S DICTIONARY by Heini Gruffudd. Claims to be the definitive dictionary for Welsh learners, with over 20,000 words and phrases, pronunciations, grammatical explanations, words in context, section on mutations, and place names. Largish pocket size. Pub. Y Lolfa, 2002 printing, 256pp. $20
GEIRIADUR MAWR (Translation, "Big Dictionary.") This is the best of the regular-sized dictionaries, the one used by most Welsh speakers and serious students. Hard cover, 859pp. Pub. Gomer. $49
A note to Welsh beginners: North American Welsh learners should be warned that most Welsh courses assume a little familiarity with Welsh; this is because in Wales even the nonspeakers have had a course or two in Welsh in school, and generally know more Welsh than they admit to. We suggest that if the course you buy is your very first exposure to Welsh, you should start very slowly, and go over and over the beginning material.
COLLOQUIAL WELSH: THE COMPLETE COURSE FOR BEGINNERS by Gareth King. This course consists of a book, 287pp, plus 120 minutes of audio material recorded on BOTH CD's and cassettes. A step-by-step approach to written and spoken Welsh. There are lots of exercises with answer key, grammar notes, useful vocabulary and pronunciation guide. The recordings are recorded by native Welsh speakers. (Note: the book says that no prior Welsh knowledge is necessary for this course, but we suggest you know some basics.) The whole set comes in an attractive plasticized box that opens like a book. Pub. Routledge. Boxed set $61
WELSH PHRASES FOR LEARNERS by Leonard Hayles. We've seen a lot of Welsh phrasebooks, and this one looks like the best so far. These phrases and idioms have been compiled by a Welsh learner. Pub. Y Lolfa 1997. 169pp. $14
Reference Books for Welsh Speakers, Teachers and Students
234 WELSH VERBS by Kathryn Klingebiel. Standard literary forms, alphabetically arranged, fully conjugated in all tenses, index of verb stems. Special section on verbs plus prepositions. Pub. Ford & Bailie, 272pp. $33
A CHECK-LIST OF WELSH VERBS/Y LLYFR BERFAU by D. Geraint Lewis. This book is the Welsh equivalent of "1000 French/Spanish/ Italian Verbs Conjugated." It contains all the verbs included in Geiriadur Gomer i'r Ifanc, and is the most comprehensive list of its kind yet to appear, according to the back cover. It is also "user friendly"! 231pp. Pub. Gomer. $18
BUSINESS WELSH: A USER'S MANUAL by Robert Dery. This is a reference volume for native speakers and advanced learners who wish to use Welsh in a business or professonal environment. A wide range of sample situations in English and Welsh are presented; these can be adapted for your own specific use. Pub. Routledge, 91pp. $10
GRAMADEG CYMRAEG CYFOES (Contemporary Welsh Grammar) by D. Brown. The basics of Welsh grammar are clearly set out systematically. An indispensable reference book for the Welsh student. Large size. 128pp. $15.00
Welsh-Language Spell Checker: Macsen Sillafu. For use with Microsof t Windows (3.1 or Windows '95). Comes with full instructions for English-speaking users. $60.00
Write In and Look Up Welsh by Mike Greenwood. A bilingual dictionary phrasebook disk for IBM-compatible PCs. $25.00
Word By Word Welsh For All PC Computers (Gair Wrth Air Cymraeg Ar Gyfer Pob Cyfrifiadur PC) by Mike Greenwood. Games, puzzles and revision exercises on bilingual phrases for learners at all levels. MSDOS 3 1/2" disk. $25.00
Reading Books in Welsh for Learners
We keep a miscellaneous selection of these, and at the moment we have the ones listed below. All of the books below are for learners who have some study of Welsh under their belt.
Hwylio'Mlaen: series of books in Welsh for learners who
wish to learn about Wales. Square format, about 60pp. Pub. y Lolfa. Drawings, photos. We have the following title:
Teithiau Car gan Sion Meredith. $10
Rhys Lewis: Cam at y Cewri by Daniel Owen with Basil Davies. An abridged version for learners of Welsh of one of Daniel Owen’s famous novels, with vocabulary and notes at the foot of each page. 224pp. $16.00
Pedair Cainc Y Mabinogi i Ddysgwyr by Alun Ifans. The four branches of the Mabinogi in simple Welsh for learners. Pub. Gwasg y Dref Wen. 63pp. $12
Saith Pechod Marwol by Mihangel Morgan. Novel for advanced learners. 124pp. $15
Dirgel Ddyn by Mihangel Morgan. Novel for advanced learners. $11
Welsh Dishes by Rhian Williams. A booklet of favorite recipes to make the traditional and simple meals that were consumed for generations in Welsh households. Pub. Y Lolfa, "It's Welsh" series. 60pp. $9
Welsh Country Cookery by Bobby Freeman
(shown at left). A
booklet of traditional recipes from the country kitchens of Wales. 100 recipes,
23 photos of 19th-century country Wales. Pub. Y Lolfa, 80pp. $11
Welsh Country Cooking: A Selection of Traditional and Well-Loved Recipes by Chris Grant. Pub. Gwasg Carreg Gwalch. Soft cover. About 85 recipes, including drinks. $9
Favourite Welsh Recipes by Sheila Howells. A collection of varied recipes from different parts of Wales with monochrome illustrations of famous Welsh landmarks. 48pp. Small format. Pub. Salmon. $4.00
Little Welsh Cookbook by E. Smith Twiddy
(shown at left). This charming little
book is a delightful gift. There is a fine collection of traditional recipes with 28
wonderful drawings of food by Delyth Jones. Hard cover, 60pp, 6" x 4 1/2". Pub.
Appletree. $14
Recipes From Wales. 113 traditional Welsh recipes including home-made wines and some suggested seasonal menus. 80pp. Pub. Dinefwr Press. $9
Y Beibl Cymraeg Newydd: Argraffuad Diwygiedig. This is the 2004 edition, published by the Cymdeithas Y Beibl (Bible Society). Brown hard cover, nice readable print. $42
The Story of St. David of Wales by Diana Leathem. Includes history of the Celtic Christian church, with many details of St. David's life. Facsimile reprint of a 1952 edition. Pub. Llanerch 1997, 108pp. $15 Out of stock.
St. David of Dewisland by Nona Rees. The lore and legend of St. David, traditions that surround him, and geographical sites in west Wales that relate to St. David. Drawings, map. Pub. Gomer first in 1992. Med. lg. format, 37pp. $10 Out of stock.
The Age of the Saints in the Early Celtic Church by Nora K. Chadwick. Literary and spiritual activities of the ascetics of the early Celtic church; a reprint of the 1960 Riddell Memorial lectures by the author. Pub. Llanerch. 166pp. $21
An Age of Saints: Its Relevance For Us Today by Chalwyn James. A history of Britain's Celtic Fringe during the Dark Ages, and the priceless legacy left to us by its saints. Pub. Llanerch 1996. 115pp. $16.00
The Encircled Cross: Tales of the Saints of Pembrokeshire and the Gower by Phil Forder and Peter Oram. Very nice black-and-white drawings. 83pp. Pub. Starborn Books. $10
Lives of the British Saints by S. Baring-Gould and John Fisher, ed. Derek Bryce. An abridged text of an earlier four-volume work. Chapters on 23 saints of Wales and the West of England in the fifth and sixth centuries: Asaph, Beuno, Brychan, Brynach, Cadoc, Canna, Cybi, David, Deiniol, Dubricius, Ernin, Eugrad, Gildas, Illtyd, Mabenna, Padarn, Paulinus, Rumon, Petroc, Samson, Seiriol, Teilo, Tudwal. With introduction. Pub. Llanerch 1990. 120pp. $16
Celtic Crosses of Wales by J. Romilly Allen. A detailed discussion of elements of design of the large standing stone crosses in Wales. This book is a reproduction of a work first published in Archaeologia Cambrensis in 1899. Pub. Llanerch, 103pp, many pages of black-and-white illustrations. $12.00
Symbolism of the Celtic Cross by Derek Bryce. A discussion of the designs on crosses of Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Isle of Man and Cumbria; and their meanings. Many drawings. Second edition of 1994. Pub. Llanerch. 118 pp.$16
The High Crosses of Ireland by J. Romilly Allen. Facsimile reprint material first published in 1887 as part of Early Christian Symbolism in Great Britain and Ireland Before the Thirteenth Century. Many blk/wt drawings. Pub. Llanerch 1992. 244pp. $15.00
The Celts: Their Spirituality and Their Place in History by Paul F. Evans. According to the author, "the voids in the history and spirituality of the Celts are contained in this volume." Well written, easy to read, the book begins in earliest times and moves through to the present, discussing a combination of history and spirituality. Autographed copy. 332pp. Pub. 1999 Winepress Publishing. $30
Y Beibl Cymraeg by D. Tecwyn Evans. A small book telling the story of the Welsh Bible. In Welsh. 55pp. Pub. Gwasg Gee. $4
A Book For Those Interested in Bible Study
God Has Spoken But What Has He Said? A Coherent Guide to Interpreting the Bible For Yourself by H. A. Habermehl. Answers questions like: If there is only one Bible, why do Christians disagree so much? Is it possible to know whose views are right? Can the Bible really be understood at all? The author, an engineer, develops a straightforward set of practical principles of interpretation, with applications and examples. If you are searching for Bible truth, here is a book that will reaffirm your belief in Holy Scripture while helping you determine what God is saying in His revelation to man. Admittedly, this book has no connection to anything Welsh, except that the author is married to Anne! 220pp. $12.00
The Hymns of Wales / Emynau Cymru by Gwilym and Ifor ap Gwilym. A collection of 50 Welsh hymns by some of Wales’ greatest hymnwriters. English paraphrases of the Welsh words. Solfa and staff. Pub. Y Lolfa. 192pp. $20
Gwlad y Gan (Songs of Wales) is an attractive songbook with colored pictures of Wales. Welsh and English words plus piano accompaniment and guitar chords marked above the staff. The 12 songs are: Hen Wlad fy Nhadau, Ships of Caernarfon, Nant y Mynydd, Cwm Rhondda, Sosban Fach, Mae'r Flwydd yn Marw, Moliannwn, Myfanwy, Cyfri'r Geifr, Rachie, Calon Lan, Si Hei Lwli Mabi. Pub. Curiad. $9
Famous Songs of Wales: Welsh National Anthem, Men of Harlech, Captain Morgan's March, David of the White Rock, Hiraeth, Ar Lan y Mor, Ash Grove, more. Melody on staff, simple accompaniment, chords for guitar, English and Welsh words, both in singable for, plus English-language notes on the history of the melody and the words. 14 songs in all. Six very nice colored photos of Wales scattered throughout. Pub. Gwynn. $16 Out of Stock.
Melodies of Wales, Part I. Arranged for SATB by D. Emlyn Evans "as sung before her Majesty the Queen, by the Llandderfel Choir at Pale, Merioneth, August 1889, and before H.R.H. The Prince of Wales at the University College, Aberystwyth, June 1896. Also by 2,000 voices at the Crystal Palace, July 11, 1896. English and Welsh words. Ten traditional songs, including All Through the Night, New Year's Eve (tune: Deck the Halls), Merch Megon, others. Pub. Snell. $6
Melodies of Wales, Part II. Arranged for SATB by D. Emlyn Evans "as sung before her Majesty the Queen, by the Llandderfel Choir at Pale, Merioneth, August 1889, and before H.R.H. The Prince of Wales at the University College, Aberystwyth, June 1896. Also by 2,000 voices at the Crystal Palace, July 11, 1896. English and Welsh words. Ten traditional songs, including Y Deryn Pur, Codiad yr Haul, Serch Hudol, and Morfa Rhuddlan. Pub. Snell. $6
Folk Songs of Wales / Caneuon Gwerin Cymru. Set of large-format wire-bound book plus CD. Bilingual volume of 50 Welsh folk songs with piano accompaniment, guitar chords, English translation of the Welsh words. The CD is for karaoke-style singing. Pub. Curiad. Book plus CD $53
Songs of Wales: Fifty-One Favourite Songs for Voice and Piano. An adaptation of the collection edited by Brinley Richards in 1873, newly arranged for voice and piano, with updated words (English only). In addition to many well-known songs such as All Through the Night, there some less known such as Farewell My Dear Country, The Lady of Sker, and There Lived a Bachelor. Large-size format.108pp. Out of stock.
Caneuon Cymru. This is the Welsh version of the Songs of Wales: 51 Favourite Songs..." above. However, this Welsh version has only the melody line with chords above, plus the Welsh words; there is no piano accompaniment. (To get that you have to buy the English version). This is a smaller-sized fromat. $13.00
Canu'r Cymru. Welsh Folk Songs. Edited by Phyllis Kinney and Meredydd Evans. 43 traditional Welsh folk songs, taken from library and other souces. Melody line and Welsh words for each song, plus fairly extensive bilingual notes on each song at the back of the book. Pub. Welsh Folk-Song society. $11
Canu'r Cymru II. Welsh Folk Songs II. Edited by Phyllis Kinney and Meredydd Evans. 39 folk songs not published before, at least not in this form, taken from library and other sources. Includes melody line and Welsh words, plus fairly extensive bilingual notes on each song at the back of the book. Pub. Welsh Folk-Song society. $11
Mabsant. A collection of popular Welsh folk songs. 54 of Wales' best-loved folk songs, with melody line of notes and guitar chord notation. Welsh singing words, plus an English translation that is not singable. Historical notes on the songs are printed in the back. This songbook has a charming cover drawing of an old-time harpist seated in the square of a country village in the mountains. Pub. Y Lolfa. $16 Out of stock.
Hwiancerddi Cymru/ Welsh Nursery songs. Twelve traditional songs, with staff melody and bass line, plus the original Welsh words, and a metrical English translation. Copyright 1944 by Gwynn Pub. $10
Tant I'r Plant. This is a book of cerdd dant for children. Contains eleven children's Welsh poems, plus a harp tune for each. No setting for voice is given; it's expected that you do it yourself. At the back of the book are some Welsh-language notes (you aren't expected to be interested in cerdd dant if you can't speak Welsh, you see) and the harp melody line introduction, showing the point at which the singer starts. $6
Caneuon Bys a Bawd (finger and thumb songs), book and cassette. These are, as you might guess, motion songs for young children. An attractive book with blk/wt drawings. 23 songs with music on two staves. Welsh words only. We have one set left of book and cassette @ $15.
Caneuon Gwerin i Blant (Folk Songs For Children) by Phyllis Kinney and Meredydd Evans. These songs, all in Welsh, include many sung at the Welsh courses. Melody line notes, Welsh words. Book (65 songs) $9.00
*Baledi Hen A Newydd Gan Haydn Morris. Pwy Fydd Yma 'Mhen Can Mlynedd?, Hen Rebel Fel Fi, Hen Forgan a'i Wraig, Merch y Melinydd, Pwy Fel Ein Teulu Ni?, Gwen, Heicio, Castiau Gwraig, Plant Ty'n Mynydd, Brethyn Cartre, Y Ferch o'r Scer, Lili Lon. Melody plus instrumental accompaniment on staff, plus Welsh words. Pub. Snell. 1960. $5
*Ail Ran Aelwyn y Delyn. Cerdd dant poetry settings for voice, plus harp/piano arrangements of melodies. 13 pieces. Pub. Snell 1944. $5
*Rhan IV: Aelwyd y Delyn. Cerdd dant poetry settings for voice, plus harp/piano arrangements of melodies. 6 pieces. Pub. Snell 1951. $5
Sheet Music @ $3
Ar Hyd y Nos (All Through the Night). For TTBB, Key of Bflat.
Sol-fa version included. English and Welsh words. Pub. Snell.$3
Bugail Aberdyfi (Sweet Gwen of Aberdovery). Key of Bflat,
Welsh and English words, melody plus piano accompaniment.Pub. Snell 1943. $3
Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn (Idle Days in Summertime).
Key of F, for tenor or soprano. Welsh and English words, melody plus piano accompaniment.
$3
Dafydd Y Garreg Wen, arr. John Henry Roberts (Pencerdd
Gwynedd), Welsh words by Glan Padarn. Key of Aflat, with instrumental accompaniment. Pub.
Snell $3
Dafydd Y Garreg Wen, arr. T. Osborne Roberts. Key of
G, with instrumental accompaniment. Welsh words only. Pub. Snell 1926. $3
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Welsh National Anthem). Key of F, with
accompaniment. Welsh and English words. Pub. Snell 1920. $3
Home (Cartref). Key of A, Welsh and English
words. Melody with piano accompaniment.Pub. Snell MCMXIV. $3
Sospan Fach (the celebrated football song) arr. T.
Vincent Davies. Welsh and English words in an edition with accompaniment. Pub. Snell 1920.
$3
Y Delyn Aur. Key of D, TTBB. Staff with
piano accompaniment, and also a complete sol-fa version enclosed. $3
Dafydd ap Gwilym Poems. Translation, introduction and notes by Rachel Bromwich. Fifty-six poems, both Welsh and English. 207pp. Hard cover. Pub Gomer 3rd impression with revisions 1993. $26.00
Dylan Thomas by Paul Ferris. The story of the poet's life. Pub Penguin 1987 446pp S $16.00
A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas
(shown at left). An attractive
mini book,
stocking stuffer sized, with charming colored and black-and-white drawings by Edward Ardizzone. 42pp,
5 x 4". Pub. Orion. $12
Mary Jones and Her Bible by M.E.R. The original version of 1882 reprinted, with Victorian drawings added. 151pp. Pub. Gospel Standard Trust 1994 reprint. $10.00
See also under Legends and Folktales.
Myths and Legends of Wales by Tony Roberts. Tales of fairies, giants, mermaids, sunken lands etc. etc. 72pp. Pub. Abercastle. $7.00
Tales From Wales by Rhiannon Ifans. 15 illustrated legends: How Snowdon Was Built In A Day, The Hairy Man's Cave, The Battle Against Saint David, plus better-known tales. For children. 112pp, small format. Pub. Y Lolfa. $11
A History of Wales by John Davies. First published in Welsh in 1991, this book is a history from earliest times to the late twentieth century. Pub Penguin 1994. 718pp. $45.00
Hywel Dda: The Law. Translated and edited by Dafydd Jenkins. The Welsh lawbooks on which this translation is based were produced by or for lawyers between the 13th and 16th centuries, according to the translator, himself an expert in Welsh law. According to tradition, the varying laws in existence at the time of Hywel the Good (i.e., Hywel Dda), who became king over most of Wales in 942, were brought together and formed the body of law on which the later manuscripts were based. 425pp. Hard cover. Pub Gomer 2000. $53
A Pocket Guide: The History of Wales by J. Graham Jones. Starts with the settlement of Britain by the ancient Celts. 177pp, illustrations. U of Wales Press. $20.00
Welsh Costume in the 18th and 19th Century by Ken Etheridge. Although most of this book is about ladies' costume, there is information on costume for men. This book has been out of print, and will be welcomed by those interested in this subject. Pub. Davies. 112pp. $14
Y Ddraig Goch/The Red Dragon by Aeres Twigg. A bilingual booklet with information on the history of the red dragon of Wales, with colored pictures of various dragons. Pub. Gomer, 24pp. $9
Britain's Living Folklore by Roy Palmer. An exploration of the rich and varied folklore of Britain, the myths and customs that have colored the everyday life of Britain for centuries. Pub. Llanerch 1995. 208pp. $21
Welsh Courting Customs by Catrin Stevens. An in-depth study of the customs and traditions of rural Wales before the first world war. These courting customs encompass far more than "the quaint but stereotype love spoons which decorate our trade today." $26
Lovespoons From Wales, by D. C. Perkins, covers the origin of the custom of giving lovespoons, the giving of lovespoons today, and the many symbols and their meanings. There are also several pages devoted to a glossary of terms associated with the making of lovespoons. Colored photos and black-and-white drawings of many lovespoons. 24pp. $7
Wales Tourist Map, pub. Wales Tourist Board/ Jarrold. An excellent modern road map. $9.00
Touring Map Wales/Cymru. Bilingual map with a complete place-names index, and markings for tourist information centers, castles and other points of interest. $12 We have one of these left.
Welsh Place Names. Listing of (pretty well) all of the place names in Wales in alphabetical order with their meanings, and interesting historical references. 40pp. $6
Welsh Place and Farm Names by Annie Lloyd. This is for those who want to know the meaning of the place or farm name their ancestors came from in Wales. 52pp. Format 8 1/2 x 11", plastic looseleaf bound, lies flat Published by the author. $12
Sale! Ordinance Survey Maps: The following Ordinance Survey
maps (1 1/4 inches to 1 mile), priced at $10 to $12, are on
sale at $7 ea:
Gloucester & Forest of Dean #162
South Wales. Bartholomew map, 1/2 inch to the
mile. 1968. Used. $3
Beginning Welsh Research by Annie Lloyd. This book is a detailed guide to researching your Welsh ancestry in the United States without having to go to Wales. The author, a consultant in the Family History Center in West Los Angeles, gives step-by-step advice; plus examples of records and documents, and much useful information about the whole subject of Welsh names and records. If you don't know where to begin in your own family research we recommend you start with this book. Looseleaf, large size. 157pp. $20.00
Bibliography of Welsh Sources by Annie Lloyd. A comprehensive listing of books that are useful as sources in Welsh genealogical research. Ninety-one categories of books and other materials are listed alphabetically, from Abbeys and Castles to Wrexham. Looseleaf, large size. 72pp. $8
Welsh Names For Children by Heini Griffudd. Over 1,000 Welsh names and the origins of their meaning. 94pp. $9.00
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WELSH FOR BEGINNERS, revised edition. An entertaining booklet in large size, with accompanying CD, has colored cartoon drawings to alleviate the pain of studying Welsh. Each track on the CD refers to a double-page spread in the book. Humorously illustrated and packed with everyday phrases, plus some grammar (ouch!), puzzles etc. Gives suggestions for finding Welsh sites on the internet. Makes a nice gift for a teenager or, indeed, anyone. This is an Usborne Language Guide. Book/CD set.
How To Plan A Research Trip To Wales by Annie Lloyd. This book by an American genealogist gives you step-by-step directions on how to plan a genealogical research trip to Wales, what you should take, what to expect once you get there, types of research facilities there including the National Library of Wales, what to do on the days you can't do research, and much more. Looseleaf, large size. 188pp.
Welsh Surnames and Given Names and Their Meanings by Annie Lloyd. Looseleaf, large size, 128pp.
Land of My Fathers: 2000 Years of Welsh History by Gwynfor Evans. For those who want to know more of Wales' past, this is an ideal introduction. For the historian, student of politics, or those interested in Welsh contemporary life, it is indispensable. Gwynfor Evans is the foremost Welsh politician of the 20th century. 465pp, many blk/wt photos. Originally published in Welsh in 1974.
When Was Wales? by Gwyn A. Williams. The question of national identity has affected the Welsh throughout their history, as the author shows in this stimulating book. He tells his story with a deep understanding of his fellow countrymen, and great mastery of historical detail. 327pp. Pub Penguin 1991.
The Mabinogion, translated by Gwyn Jones and Thomas Jones. The Four Branches of the Mabinogi, The Four Independent Native Tales and The Three Romances, textual notes and index of proper names. Revised edition of 1993. 240pp. Everyman.
The Celts by Nora K. Chadwick. New edition of the classic history of the ancient Celts, with introduction by Barry Cunliffe. Pub. Penguin. 306pp.
The Early Ethnology of the British Isles by John Rhys. A facsimile reprint of a classic study originally printed in the Scottish Review 1890-91. 121 pp. Pub. Llanerch 1990.
Celtic Christianity In Early Medieval Wales: The Origins of the Welsh Spiritual Tradition by Oliver Davies. A study of sources from early medieval Wales, tracing common Celtic features in early Welsh religious literature. Provides new and exciting insights into the phenomenon of Celtic Christianity. Pub. U of Wales, 206pp.
The Black Book of Carmarthen. Translations by Meirion Pennar. A collection of medieval Welsh poetry, written by monks, dating from about 1250, although it is believed that there is much older material contained in it. Carmarthen is an ancient town in South Wales; traditionally the book is associated with St. John's Priory there. The material is legend and prophecy connected with Merlin. This edition contains Welsh diplomatic text of the original Welsh, with capital letters printed from type made from tracings of the originals. English translations are next to the Welsh throughout. Pub. Llanerch 1989, 111 pp.
Legends of the Celts by Frank Delaney. 19 tales. Part I: Irish legends. Part II: The Cattle Raid of Cooley. Part III: Stories from the Mabinogion. Part IV: Tristan and Iseult. pub Grafton 1989 237pp S N
The Mabinogi and other Medieval Welsh Tales. Translated and edited, with an introduction, by Patrick K. Ford. Pub. U of California. 205pp.
Folk Tales of Wales by Eirwen Jones. Thirty folk-tales, ranging from the supernatural, like "Twtti Glyn Hec," to stories of epic dignity like "Gelert." 135pp.
A History of the Red Dragon by Carl Loftmark, ed. G.A.Wells. A highly informative and well-researched book looking at the origin and history of the national emblem of Wales. Photos and illustrations. 102pp. Pub. Carreg Gwalch.
Taliesin Poems. New translations by Meirion Pennar. 12 poems, English notes, 119pp.
Stories From Welsh History Told for Children by Elisabeth Sheppard-Jones. Fifteen tales of fact and fantasy selected from the colorful and dramatic Welsh past. Includes The Dream of Macsen Wledig, Gwilym Jones of Newland, Vortigern and the Dragons. Illustrations. 64pp. Pub. John Jones, revised 1995, republished 1998 with new cover.
The Customs and Traditions of Wales by Trefor M. Owen. An informative guide to the customs and traditions of a predominantly rural Wales during the 19th century. Photos. 144pp. Pocket Guide Series.
Wales and America by David Williams. This bilingual book was originally published in 1946 in the series of books published annually on St. David's Day for young people. 89pp. Pub. University of Wales.