On the Trail of Scotland's Myths and Legends

Stuart McHardy
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Publisher: Luath Press Ltd

A book about Scotland drawn from hundreds, if not thousands, of stories. From the oral traditions of the Scots, Gaelic and Norse speakers of the pat, it presents a new picture of who the Scottish are and where they come from. The stories are hilarious, tragic, heroic or frightening.

About Stuart McHardy

STUART McHARDY is a writer, musician, folklorist, storyteller and poet, and has lectured on many aspectes of Scottish history and culture. A prolific author, he has published several books including A New History of the Picts, Tales of Edinburgh Castle, The Quest for the Nine Maidens, On the Trail of Scotland's Myths and Legends and the Edinburgh and Leith Pub Guide.

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SOC011000 (SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology)

Binding EAN ISBN-10 Pub Date PAGES Language Size Price
Paperback 9781842820490 1842820494 2005-04-01 152 0.00 x 5.00 x 8.00 in $15.95

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