Where Dragons Soar: And Other Animal Folk Tales of the British Isles

Where Dragons Soar: And Other Animal Folk Tales of the British Isles by PETE CASTLE


Authors
PETE CASTLE
ISBN
9780750961868
Published
Binding
Paperback
Pages
192
Dimensions
129 x 198mm

An enchanting collection of animal folk tales retold by a professional storyteller Within these pages are tales of scheming creatures and ferocious animals from across the British Isles, passed down through the generations. Amongst the more famous beasts of myth and legend, such as the Loch Ness monster lurking in Scotland's black waters and the Hartlepool monkey that was mistaken for a French spy, are the less well-known stories of the peculiar, fantastical and extraordinary. Discover the fox Scrapefoot and his run-in with bears, the fisherman's wife who was really a seal, and the two warring dragons hidden under Caernarf on - all brought to life by noted storyteller Pete Castle. Illustrated with unique drawings, these enchanting tales will appeal to young and old, and can be enjoyed by readers time and again. AUTHOR: Pete Castle is a professional storyteller and folk musician, travelling all over the UK performing a mixture of traditional songs and stories. He appeared at the prestigious Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC. Pete has taught, lectured and run workshops on storytelling and is the author of two books: 'Derbyshire Folk Tales' and 'Nottinghamshire Folk Tales.' SELLING POINTS: ? New addition to The History Press' popular Folk Tales series ? Brings together little-known tales told by a well-known storyteller ? Featuring real and mythical beasts, including the Loch Ness Monster, the Hartlepool Monkey, and Derby's Flying Donkey ? Illustrated with original line drawings 30 b/w illustrations
Christmas Catalogue 2024 x BookFrenzy
21.24
RRP: $24.99
15% off RRP


This product is unable to be ordered online. Please check in-store availability.
Instore Price: $24.99
Enter your Postcode or Suburb to view availability and delivery times.

Other Titles by PETE CASTLE

Folk Tales Of Song And Dance
32.99
28.04
15% Off
Derbyshire Folk Tales
24.99
21.24
15% Off
Nottinghamshire Folk Tales
24.99
21.24
15% Off

You might also like


RRP refers to the Recommended Retail Price as set out by the original publisher at time of release.
The RRP set by overseas publishers may vary to those set by local publishers due to exchange rates and shipping costs.
Due to our competitive pricing, we may have not sold all products at their original RRP.