Synopses & Reviews
Colorful stories from ancient and modern Scottish sources will charm young readers with the deeds of mermaids, giants and other supernatural creatures. Includes "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 many more. 34 illustrations.
Synopsis
"Battle of the Fairy Kings," "Conall and the Thunder Hag," "In the Kingdom of Seals," "The Maid-of-the-Wave," many more. 34 illus.
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
Charming collection of ancient and modern Scottish stories includes "Battle of the Fairy Kings," "Conall and the Thunder Hag," "In the Kingdom of Seals," "The Maid-of-the-Wave," and many more. 34 illustrations.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER
Battle of the Fairy Kings
The Princess of Land-under-Waves
Conall and the Thunder Hag
The Story of Finlay and the Giants
The Story of Michael Scott
In the Kingdom of Seals
The Maid-of-the-Wave
The Land of Green Mountains