This comprehensive chronicle presents over 1,200 years of documented encounters with Ireland's fairy folk and leprechauns, from medieval monastic records to contemporary digital testimonies. Drawing exclusively from authentic historical sources including the National Folklore Collection, medieval manuscripts, and scholarly archives, this work traces the evolution of supernatural traditions across all thirty-two counties of Ireland.
The book spans five major historical periods, documenting real encounters recorded by monks, scholars, folklorists, and ordinary people who claimed direct experiences with the otherworld. From the diplomatic fairy courts described in the Book of the Dun Cow to modern road construction halted by fairy trees, these accounts reveal how supernatural beliefs have remained a living part of Irish culture.
Featuring testimonies from the Irish Folklore Commission's Schools' Collection, interviews by renowned collectors like Thomas Crofton Croker and Lady Gregory, and contemporary accounts from tradition bearers like Eddie Lenihan, this chronicle preserves authentic voices while maintaining scholarly rigor. Complete with chronological timeline, glossary of supernatural terms, and guide to folklore archives, this work serves both academic researchers and general readers interested in Ireland's rich supernatural heritage.
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Timothy Ludwig, owner of Rare Book Publishing LLC, discovered his passion for Irish supernatural traditions during a June 2025 journey through Ireland. Guided by Paul "Mac" McCarthy, a knowledgeable Irish tour guide, Ludwig was intrigued when occasional references to fairies and fairy forts arose during their travels. This unexpected glimpse into living traditions sparked a personal quest to collect and preserve documented, authentic accounts of such encounters-without attempting to prove or disprove them.Blending respect for traditional storytelling with careful research, Ludwig draws from medieval manuscripts, oral history archives, and contemporary testimonies to present the cultural signifificance and enduring influence of Ireland's otherworld beliefs.While Real Encounters: A Chronicle of Leprechaun and Fairy Accounts from Ireland and his upcoming Real Bigfoot Encounters are his only folklore titles, Ludwig's publishing interests extend to history-based nonfifiction and curated reprints of out-of-copyright works, including war histories and classic fifiction.A creative professional with over 25 years in design, prepress, web development, digital marketing, and AI content creation, Ludwig has evolved from traditional print production to producing branded websites, campaigns, and character-driven videos for platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and X (Twitter).As founder of Rare Book Publishing LLC, he unites his publishing expertise and storytelling passion to preserve and share extraordinary works from history, folklore, and literature.
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. For over a thousand years, ordinary Irish people have reported extraordinary encounters with leprechauns, fairies, and otherworldly beings. Not folklore. Not fiction. Real testimonies from real people.This groundbreaking chronicle brings together the most compelling firsthand accounts ever documented - from medieval monks and Norman scribes to Victorian scholars, 20th-century folklorists, and modern witnesses. Each chapter traces the evolution of Ireland's supernatural tradition, showing how stories of the Aos Si, fairy forts, and leprechaun encounters have shaped Irish culture for centuries.Inside you'll discover: Medieval manuscripts recording supernatural diplomacy and strange pactsEarly modern accounts of warnings tied to fairy forts and sacred landscapes19th-century scholars documenting leprechaun lore in meticulous detailThe Irish Folklore Commission's vast collection of 20th-century testimoniesModern sightings and digital-age encounters that continue the tradition todayReal Encounters: A Chronicle of Leprechaun and Fairy Accounts from Ireland is a rare collection that bridges history, folklore, and living memory. Drawing on sources across more than a thousand years, it challenges the boundary between myth and reality, revealing Ireland's hidden supernatural heritage in all its richness.Whether you are a student of folklore, a traveler drawn to Ireland's mysteries, or simply curious about the unseen world, this book offers an unforgettable journey into one of the world's most enduring traditions. For centuries the Irish have reported encounters with leprechauns and fairies. This book shares testimonies from medieval manuscripts to modern folklore, revealing Ireland's supernatural heritage. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798999826503
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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Real Encounters | Authentic Stories from Medieval Times to the Present Day - A Comprehensive Collection of Documented Experiences Across All Thirty-Two Counties | Timothy Ludwig | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Rare Book Publishing LLC | EAN 9798999826503 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Nº de ref. del artículo: 133877122
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