Scottish Fairy Tales
Unabridged In Easy-To-Read Type
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Folklore & Mythology, Kids, Fiction, Fairy Tales, Fiction - YA
| Author: | Donald A. Mackenzie | ISBN: | 9780486142937 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications | Publication: | February 19, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications | Language: | English |
| Author: | Donald A. Mackenzie |
| ISBN: | 9780486142937 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication: | February 19, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications |
| Language: | English |
Gods and goddesses, magicians and mermaids, fairies, warriors and giants weave a series of enchanting spells for young readers in this charming collection of age-old Scottish stories.
Derived from ancient manuscripts as well as modern Gaelic storytellers, the tales include such colorful and dramatic stories as "Battle of the Fairy Kings," "Conall and the Thunder Hag," "In the Kingdom of Seals," "The Maid-of-the-Wave," "The Land of Green Mountains," and several more.
Modern youngsters will develop an appreciation of the ancient beliefs and customs of Scotland's earliest inhabitants with these time-honored legends, handed down from generation to generation. Edited and modernized for contemporary readers, these captivating and handsomely illustrated tales will delight anyone who relishes a good yarn.
Gods and goddesses, magicians and mermaids, fairies, warriors and giants weave a series of enchanting spells for young readers in this charming collection of age-old Scottish stories.
Derived from ancient manuscripts as well as modern Gaelic storytellers, the tales include such colorful and dramatic stories as "Battle of the Fairy Kings," "Conall and the Thunder Hag," "In the Kingdom of Seals," "The Maid-of-the-Wave," "The Land of Green Mountains," and several more.
Modern youngsters will develop an appreciation of the ancient beliefs and customs of Scotland's earliest inhabitants with these time-honored legends, handed down from generation to generation. Edited and modernized for contemporary readers, these captivating and handsomely illustrated tales will delight anyone who relishes a good yarn.
