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Condición: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Paperback. Condición: New. 'A lovely compilation. It's the real macabre.' Terry Pratchett'An impressive folkloric travel guide' Times Literary Supplement Scotland's rich past and varied landscape have inspired an extraordinary array of legends and beliefs. 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.'This is a well researched book exploring the rich folklore of Scotland . The breadth and range of this book is wide . Amusing and erudite, it's also an excellent guide to local variations in Scottish culture.' The Sunday Telegraph 'A fascinating read which looks at mythical beings from kelpies and waterhorses to modern-day vampires' Scottish Sunday Mail.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good Jacket. Published by rh Books Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition. As new hardback,in as new d/j.'mint condition'.2012,1st edition.510pp.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Generally Very Good. Legends & Traditions from around the shores of Britain and Ireland. Black cloth with gilt titles. No inscriptions. Jacket is unclipped. Illustrated. 510pp A lovely copy.

Large 8vo. 555ppp. Illus in colour and b/w. Handsome copy in like dw.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. NOTE FOR OVERSEAS BUYERS: VERY HEAVY BOOK WHICH WILL REQUIRE SLIGHTLY EXTRA POSTAGE FEE FOR OVERSEAS SHIPPING, PLEASE EMAIL FOR PRICE-DETAILS IF RELEVANT. First edition first printing, 2012 - excellent fine condition book throughout, contains stunning illustrations and a section of colour plates, no inscriptions and d/j unclipped./.

Reissue (originally published in 2012) hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xvii), 510 printed pages of text with 16pp colour plates, maps and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £25.00, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781847947864 ENGLAND EXPLORATION.

Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. NEW and unread hardback first edition, first printing. Protected jacket, unclipped. No inscriptions, or annotations. A perfect collectable copy of this fascinating work. Language: eng Language: eng.

Postscript Books special edition first impression 2015. Cloth. Near fine in dustjacket. Ask to see our other Anthropology (Myths & Legends) titles. Ask to see our other Myths, Legends, Folklore & Fairytales titles.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. The boards and binding are square and tight, the text block is clean and bright, illustrated . The dust wrapper is also clean and bright. Book price includes 2nd class post in UK only.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Hardback in black cloth boards, previous owner's label tipped in on front endpaper, in Near Fine condition, dustwrapper unclipped, also in Near Fine condition. In a clear, protective archival wrapper. First edition, pp555, colour and b&w illustrations, index. THE PACKED WEIGHT OF THIS BOOK IS OVER 1KG, SO FOR UK FIRST CLASS AND INTERNATIONAL, ADDITIONAL POSTAGE COSTS WILL BE REQUIRED. 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.

2015 1ST FINE /FINE.

1st edition hardback with dust jacket New Book large octavo xvii + 510pp., colour & b/w plates, text illa., maps, bibliog., index, Covers local legends & beliefs from around the British & Irish coasts. Fine production.