The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales: Volume II
Format:Hardback
Publisher:The History Press Ltd
Published:6th Mar '25
Should be back in stock very soon
A second selection of authentic Scottish folk tales
This spellbinding collection of stories once again gathers together tales from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press’ Folk Tales series, this second selection features further tales from authentic Scottish storytellers, honouring the unmistakable character of Scotland's customs, beliefs and dialects.
'For fans of folklore this is a must read.' - Scottish Field magazine
This spellbinding collection of stories once again gathers together legends and lore from across Scotland in one special volume.
Drawn from The History Press’ popular Folk Tales series, this second selection features further tales from authentic Scottish storytellers, honouring the unmistakable character of Scotland’s customs, beliefs and dialects.
From the fearsome elfin warrior haunting Carterhaugh Woods to the beautiful mermaid enchanting young men off the coast of Orkney, this collection of tales belongs on the bookshelves of all who enjoy both the magic of Scotland and a well-told story.
Featured in The Sunday Post
'For fans of folklore this is a must read.'
-- Scottish Field magazine‘Entrancing.’
* The Field magazine *‘Their resonance with modern readers and listeners can be attributed to the ‘layers of voices carrying the tales’ they have been passed down through generations and across the ages, and speak to a universality in the human condition that is unchanging.’
* The Field magazine *'This is a book for storylovers of all ages and it is a book to return to again and again.'
-- Patrick Galbraith * Country Life *'To read The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales is to connect in a way with the dark and the divine.'
-- Patrick Galbraith * Country Life *'These might be the stories of Scotland, whatever that means, but they all appeal to something very human. We are united across the world by our love of Yarns — from Shetland to Southern Africa.'
-- Patrick Galbraith * Country LiISBN: 9781803998725
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