Scottish Folk-Tales And Legends
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
From the mist-shrouded Highlands to the windswept islands of the Hebrides, Scottish Folk-Tales and Legends transports readers into a world where kelpies lurk in dark lochs, witches ride the storm winds, and canny mortals outwit giants and faeries alike. Barbara Ker Wilson chronicles an rich tapestry of Scotland's oral tradition, gathering together the tales that have been whispered by firesides for centuries — stories of brave heroes, cunning tricksters, doomed lovers, and supernatural beings woven into the very landscape of Scotland itself. Each tale pulses with the rhythm of a living culture, presenting the myths and legends of a proud nation with clarity, warmth, and an infectious sense of wonder. Wilson's gift lies in her ability to honour the authentic cadences of the original folklore while making each story utterly accessible to a modern audience, both young and old. Her prose is vivid yet uncluttered, allowing the drama and magic of each tale to resonate without artifice. As a collection, the work stands as a significant contribution to the preservation of Scottish cultural heritage, illuminating the beliefs, fears, and aspirations of a people whose imagination was as vast as their rugged terrain. Whether one comes as a scholar of folklore or simply a lover of a good story, this remarkable anthology leaves one wondering what other secrets the Scottish hills still keep.
Author: Barbara Ker Wilson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
From the mist-shrouded Highlands to the windswept islands of the Hebrides, Scottish Folk-Tales and Legends transports readers into a world where kelpies lurk in dark lochs, witches ride the storm winds, and canny mortals outwit giants and faeries alike. Barbara Ker Wilson chronicles an rich tapestry of Scotland's oral tradition, gathering together the tales that have been whispered by firesides for centuries — stories of brave heroes, cunning tricksters, doomed lovers, and supernatural beings woven into the very landscape of Scotland itself. Each tale pulses with the rhythm of a living culture, presenting the myths and legends of a proud nation with clarity, warmth, and an infectious sense of wonder. Wilson's gift lies in her ability to honour the authentic cadences of the original folklore while making each story utterly accessible to a modern audience, both young and old. Her prose is vivid yet uncluttered, allowing the drama and magic of each tale to resonate without artifice. As a collection, the work stands as a significant contribution to the preservation of Scottish cultural heritage, illuminating the beliefs, fears, and aspirations of a people whose imagination was as vast as their rugged terrain. Whether one comes as a scholar of folklore or simply a lover of a good story, this remarkable anthology leaves one wondering what other secrets the Scottish hills still keep.