Lanarkshire Folk Tales
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Author |
: Allison Galbraith |
Publisher |
: The History Press |
Total Pages |
: 231 |
Release |
: 2021-04-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780750996952 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0750996951 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Synopsis Lanarkshire Folk Tales by : Allison Galbraith
From a cantankerous brownie in Dolphinton to the vampire with iron teeth who terrorised Glasgow, this collection of tales spans fourteen centuries of Lanarkshire's history and happenings. Here you will find the legends of William Wallace's love and loss in Lanark and Saint Mungo's bitter feud with the Pagan hierarchy and Druids, alongside totemic animals, unique Scottish flora and fauna, warlocks, herb-wives and elfin trickery. Allison Galbraith combines storytelling expertise with two decades of folklore research to present this beguiling collection of Lanarkshire stories, suitable for adults and older children.
Author |
: Allison Galbraith |
Publisher |
: The History Press |
Total Pages |
: 215 |
Release |
: 2021-04-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780750996952 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0750996951 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Synopsis Lanarkshire Folk Tales by : Allison Galbraith
From a cantankerous brownie in Dolphinton to the vampire with iron teeth who terrorised Glasgow, this collection of tales spans fourteen centuries of Lanarkshire's history and happenings. Here you will find the legends of William Wallace's love and loss in Lanark and Saint Mungo's bitter feud with the Pagan hierarchy and Druids, alongside totemic animals, unique Scottish flora and fauna, warlocks, herb-wives and elfin trickery. Allison Galbraith combines storytelling expertise with two decades of folklore research to present this beguiling collection of Lanarkshire stories, suitable for adults and older children.
Author |
: Various |
Publisher |
: The History Press |
Total Pages |
: 156 |
Release |
: 2019-09-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780750992879 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0750992875 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales by : Various
This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman's peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.
Author |
: Allison Galbraith |
Publisher |
: The History Press |
Total Pages |
: 225 |
Release |
: 2017-04-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780750982849 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0750982845 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Synopsis Dancing with Trees by : Allison Galbraith
The oral storytelling traditions of the British Isles have connected people to the land and to their plant and animal neighbours for centuries. This collection brings together story wisdom from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland that speaks to the heart of humanity’s relationship with nature. Whether it’s traditional stories about native birds and animals or tales of living in harmony with the landscapes we call home, there’s something here for everyone who believes that a more beautiful world is within our reach. Richly illustrated with thirty original drawings, these enchanting tales will appeal to everyone interested in nature and in environmental conservation and will be enjoyed by readers, storytellers and listeners time and again.
Author |
: Elizabeth Wilson Grierson |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 328 |
Release |
: 1918 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCAL:B4663482 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Scottish Fairy Book by : Elizabeth Wilson Grierson
Author |
: Theresa Breslin |
Publisher |
: Illustrated Scottish Treasuries |
Total Pages |
: 192 |
Release |
: 2015 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1782501959 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781782501954 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Synopsis An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures by : Theresa Breslin
"Mysterious selkies, bad-tempered giants, devious fairies, and even Loch Ness's most famous resident--these are the mythical beasts of Scottish folklore. In the ... companion volume to ... An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales, ... Breslin brings together a ... collection of tales from across Scotland"--Amazon.com.
Author |
: Jenny Moon |
Publisher |
: The History Press |
Total Pages |
: 171 |
Release |
: 2019-10-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780750993432 |
ISBN-13 |
: 075099343X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Synopsis Folk Tales of Rock and Stone by : Jenny Moon
From caverns deep underground to sky-high mountains, the rocks and stones all around us are ancient. Greedy oni lurk in a cave in Japan; a stonecutter becomes a mountain; and a story of romance, revenge and tragedy plays out on the face of a plate. Revealing hidden fossils, gemstones, folklore and secrets, storyteller Jenny Moon’s tales are interwoven with interesting facts and geological observations that will catch the imagination of readers young and old, making this more than just a book of stories.
Author |
: Maria Tatar |
Publisher |
: Belknap Press |
Total Pages |
: 257 |
Release |
: 2020 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780674238602 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0674238605 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Fairest of Them All by : Maria Tatar
Versions of the Snow White story have been shared across the world for centuries. Acclaimed folklorist and translator Maria Tatar places the well-known editions of Walt Disney and the Brothers Grimm alongside other tellings, inviting readers to experience anew a beloved fantasy of melodrama and imagination.
Author |
: Sharon Jacksties |
Publisher |
: The History Press |
Total Pages |
: 185 |
Release |
: 2020-02-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780750994460 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0750994460 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Animal Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland by : Sharon Jacksties
Stories and animals have long travelled the same routes. Through our heritage of charming, quirky and profound tales, you will find yourself re-acquainted with Britain's wondrous fauna. Find out how hedgehog ended up with spines and what makes him scuttle so fast, discover how pigs saved a prince from leprosy and why the wealthy lord was so intent on capturing the black fox. Sharon Jacksties' wonderful book combines traditional stories, little-known zoological facts and true anecdotes to create a treasure trove of stories for animal lovers of every kind.
Author |
: Jonathan Ceredig Davies |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 370 |
Release |
: 1911 |
ISBN-10 |
: IND:39000005840942 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis Folk-lore of West and Mid-Wales by : Jonathan Ceredig Davies