Tales and Traditions of Scotland
Author | : Andrew Glass |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1878 |
Genre | : Tales |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Andrew Glass |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1878 |
Genre | : Tales |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Barbara Ker Wilson |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 207 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Folk literature |
ISBN | : 9780192741417 |
Folktales tell the stories of clans, mermaids, castles, fairies, giants, and adventurers.
Author | : John Gregorson Campbell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 338 |
Release | : 1902 |
Genre | : Cats |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Donald Braid |
Publisher | : Univ. Press of Mississippi |
Total Pages | : 334 |
Release | : 2002-07-25 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781934110980 |
The only book that closely examines this fascinating storytelling culture of Scotland
Author | : Nigel G. Tranter |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Castles |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Various |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total 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.
Author | : William Hutchison |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 1865 |
Genre | : Leith (Edinburgh, Scotland) |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Theresa Breslin |
Publisher | : Illustrated Scottish Treasuries |
Total 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.
Author | : Allan Cunningham |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 1822 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Sophia Kingshill |
Publisher | : Random House |
Total Pages | : 596 |
Release | : 2012-08-30 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 140906171X |
Scotland's rich past and varied landscape have inspired an extraordinary array of legends and beliefs, and in The Lore of Scotland Jennifer Westwood and Sophia Kingshill bring together many of the finest and most intriguing: stories of heroes and bloody feuds, tales of giants, fairies, and witches, and accounts of local customs and traditions. Their range extends right across the country, from the Borders with their haunting ballads, via Glasgow, site of St Mungo's miracles, to the fateful battlefield of Culloden, and finally to the Shetlands, home of the seal-people. More than simply retelling these stories, The Lore of Scotland explores their origins, showing how and when they arose and investigating what basis - if any - they have in historical fact. In the process, it uncovers the events that inspired Shakespeare's Macbeth, probes the claim that Mary King's Close is the most haunted street in Edinburgh, and examines the surprising truth behind the fame of the MacCrimmons, Skye's unsurpassed bagpipers. Moreover, it reveals how generations of Picts, Vikings, Celtic saints and Presbyterian reformers shaped the myriad tales that still circulate, and, from across the country, it gathers together legends of such renowned figures as Sir William Wallace, St Columba, and the great warrior Fingal. The result is a thrilling journey through Scotland's legendary past and an endlessly fascinating account of the traditions and beliefs that play such an important role in its heritage.