Orcadian Sketches: Legendary and Lyrical Pieces is a book written by David Vedder and published in 1832. The book is a collection of poems and stories inspired by the folklore and legends of the Orkney Islands, an archipelago located off the northeast coast of Scotland. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on the legends and myths of the Orkney Islands. These include tales of sea monsters, mermaids, and witches, as well as...