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The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales

Author : Various

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 156 pages

File Size : 33,20 MB

Release : 2019-09-02

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0750992875

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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

Author : George Douglas

Publisher : Courier Corporation

Page : 388 pages

File Size : 45,29 MB

Release : 2012-11-01

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 0486119785

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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

Author : Theresa Breslin

Publisher : Illustrated Scottish Treasuries

Page : 157 pages

File Size : 35,92 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Children's stories, Scottish

ISBN : 9780863159077

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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 for Children

Author : Judy Paterson

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 44,1 MB

Release : 2017-03-09

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0750981997

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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.



The Scottish Fairy Book

Author : Elizabeth Wilson Grierson

Publisher :

Page : 328 pages

File Size : 28,32 MB

Release : 1918

Category : Fairy tales

ISBN :

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Fairy Tales from Scotland

Author :

Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 47,85 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9780192750129

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Thirty-two folk tales from Scotland, including Tam Lin, The Faery and the Kettle, and How Fionn Found his Sword.



Scottish Folk Tales

Author : Ruth Manning-Sanders

Publisher : Methuen Childrens Books

Page : 95 pages

File Size : 16,63 MB

Release : 1976

Category : Tales

ISBN : 9780416253900

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Folk and fairy tales come from all around the world, but Scottish stories have an age-old atmosphere which sets them apart. The fourteen in this collection are varied and each has at least one classic folk talk ingredient - fairies, ghosts, wizards, sea monsters, frog-princes, mermaids and tiny green men are just some of the characters to be found in these ancient legends.



Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales from Burns to Buchan

Author : Gordon Jarvie

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 24,51 MB

Release : 2008-10-02

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0141900202

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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.



Scholastic Classics: Scottish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends

Author : Mairi Kidd

Publisher : Scholastic UK

Page : 147 pages

File Size : 26,81 MB

Release : 2020-09-03

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0702304972

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A complete collection of Scottish fairy tales, myths and legends, bound in a beautiful new edition. From the mysterious cat-faced lady whose magic allows a servant girl to attend a prince's ball, to the princess who meets an enchanted frog; from ogres and hooded crows, to faery bagpipers and shape-shifting monsters... This book includes traditional favourites that readers will love to spot, alongside classic myths and legends from Scottish heritage.



Tales of the Seal People

Author : Duncan Williamson

Publisher : Interlink Publishing Group

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 35,63 MB

Release : 1992

Category : Tales

ISBN : 9780940793996

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A collection of 14 selkie (half-seal half-human creatures) tales from the Orkney and Shetland islands off the northern tip of Scotland which embrace the fantasy, romance and unusual perspective of the Scottish travellers.