9781445521305 - Folklore of the Shetland Isles - John Spence
9781445521305 - Folklore of the Shetland Isles - John Spence
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Folklore of the Shetland Isles

A collection of ancient and whimsical folklore tales from the Shetland Isles.

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Author

John Spence

Imprint

Pierides Press

Categories

Cultural Studies

Folklore & Mythology

Great Britain

History

Popular Beliefs & Controversial Knowledge

Regional & National History

Society & Culture

Society & Social Sciences

ISBN

9781445521305, 9781528773010

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Pages

96

Publication Date

03 August 2010

Dimensions 5.5 × 8.5 in

A collection of ancient and whimsical folklore tales from the Shetland Isles.

First published in 1899, John Spence’s collection of folk tales from Shetland explore many long-forgotten superstitious beliefs and stories of magical creatures that linger on in the minds of the islanders. From witches and giants to selkies, mermaids, and the tiny Trows who live in the hills, Shetland has a rich history of mythical beings.

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