The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales
Title | The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Various |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 156 |
Release | 2019-09-02 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0750992875 |
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.
Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales
Title | Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales PDF eBook |
Author | George Douglas |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 388 |
Release | 2012-11-01 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0486119785 |
Treasury of fanciful, picturesque narratives tell of brownies, kelpies, mermen, and other supernatural creatures that assist, annoy, and otherwise meddle in the lives of simple Scottish country folk. A delightful collection of imaginative and entertaining nursery and fairy tales, animal fables, witchcraft lore, and stories with a comic twist.
An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales
Title | An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Theresa Breslin |
Publisher | Illustrated Scottish Treasuries |
Pages | 157 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Children's stories, Scottish |
ISBN | 9780863159077 |
Slithering stoorworms, mischievous brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life for children in Theresa Breslin's enchanting tales and Kate Leiper's otherwordly illustrations.
Scottish Folk-tales and Legends
Title | Scottish Folk-tales and Legends PDF eBook |
Author | Barbara Ker Wilson |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 207 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Folk literature |
ISBN | 9780192741417 |
Folktales tell the stories of clans, mermaids, castles, fairies, giants, and adventurers.
The Scottish Fairy Book
Title | The Scottish Fairy Book PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth Wilson Grierson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 328 |
Release | 1918 |
Genre | Fairy tales |
ISBN |
Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales from Burns to Buchan
Title | Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales from Burns to Buchan PDF eBook |
Author | Gordon Jarvie |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 2008-10-02 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0141900202 |
Mystery and excitement abound in this lively collection of fairy tales, folklore and legends, which celebrate Scotland's enormously rich oral tradition and offers a carefully chosen combination of old favourites such as Tam Lin, Thomas Rymer and Adam Bell, as well as more modern stories by master story-tellers like Andrew Lang, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and John Buchan.
Scottish Folk Tales for Children
Title | Scottish Folk Tales for Children PDF eBook |
Author | Judy Paterson |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 2017-03-09 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0750981997 |
A giant sea monster ... trees that can dance ... a water-horse ... a girl so clever she outwits a giant ... Welcome to the world of the Scottish folk tale – a world of talking animals, mischief-making witches, giants, trolls, bold girls, reckless boys and, of course, the Wee Folk.These stories – specially chosen to be enjoyed by 7 to 11-year-old readers – burst with adventure and glitter with magic. As old as the mountains and the glens, these well- loved tales are retold by storyteller Judy Paterson.