Folklore, Myth & Magic Books

By: Amy JeffsBinding: Paperback / softbackA TIMES BESTSELLER, January 2022A TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEARA BBC HISTORY MAG BOOK OF THE YEARA DAILY EXPRESS BOOK OF THE YEAR'Expressive, bold and quite beautiful' The Lady'[a] delight of...

By: Amy JeffsBinding: Paperback / softbackBy the bestselling author of Storyland. Sheer cliffs, salt spray, explosive sea spume, thunderous clouds, icy waves, whales with mountains on their backs, sleet, bitter winds, bleak, impenetrable marshes, howling wolves, forests, the unceasing cries of birds and the...

By: Chris GosdenBinding: Paperback / softbackA Telegraph Book of the Year A remarkable, unprecedented account of the role of magic in cultures both ancient and modern -- from the first known horoscope to the power of tattoos. 'Fascinating, original, excellent' Simon Sebag Montefiore______________________Three great...

By: Dee Dee ChaineyBinding: HardbackAn entertaining and engrossing collection of British customs, superstitions and legends from past and present. Did you know, in Cumbria it was believed a person lying on a pillow stuffed with pigeon's feathers could not die? Or that green is...

By: Christopher HadleyBinding: Paperback / softback'Impossible to summarise and delightfully absorbing, Hadley's book is comfortably the most unexpected history book of the year' Sunday Times A luminous journey through a thousand years of folklore and English history. Once upon a time in a Hertfordshire...

By: Weird WalkBinding: In this book is a radical idea. By walking the ancient landscape of Britain and following the wheel of the year, we can reconnect to our shared folklore, to the seasons and to nature. Let this hauntological gazetteer guide you through...

Edited by: John MillerSeries: British Library Tales of the WeirdFormat: Paperback / softback 288 pagesPublisher: British Library PublishingImprint: British Library PublishingISBN:9780712353427Published: 27 Aug 2020Weight:210gDimensions:129 x 189 x 24 (mm) Woods play an important and recurring role in horror, fantasy, the gothic and the weird....

By: Sandra LawrenceBinding: HardbackThe Witch's Garden describes over 50 of the world's most powerful, harmful, legendary and storied plants - from the screaming mandrake to calming St John's Wort, to predicting the weather with seaweed, the creation of salves for broken hearts, sore heads,...

By: Rosamond Richardson, National Trust BooksBinding: HardbackA fascinating look at the myths, folklore and botany behind over 70 British wildflowers. A fascinating look at the myths, folklore and botany behind over 70 British wildflowers. From hedgerows to meadows, wildflowers can be found throughout our...

Format: Hardback 176 pagesPublisher: The History Press LtdImprint: The History Press LtdISBN: 9780750992039Published: 2 Sep 2019Classifications: Scotland, Anthologies (non-poetry), Folklore, myths & legends, Local historyWeight: 286gDimensions: 205 x 137 x 13 (mm) This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in...

By Jane Struthers (Author)Format: Hardback 288 pagesPublisher: Ebury PublishingImprint: Ebury PressISBN: 9780091932442Published: 3 Sep 2009Classifications: Folklore, myths & legends, Natural history, Gift booksWeight: 356gDimensions: 143 x 208 x 26 (mm)

by Rosalind Kerven (Author)Series: Batsford Fairy TalesFormat: Hardback 224 pages, 30 illustrationsPublisher: Batsford LtdImprint: Batsford LtdISBN: 9781849948500Published: 1 Feb 2024Classifications: Myth & legend told as fiction, European history, Folklore, myths & legendsWeight: 508gDimensions: 144 x 200 x 25 (mm) From mermaids to dragons, 16...

By Richard Wells (Author)Format: Paperback / softback 448 pagesPublisher: UnboundImprint: UnboundISBN: 9781800181823Published: 31 Mar 2022Classifications: Anthologies (non-poetry), Classic horror & ghost storiesWeight: 518gDimensions: 198 x 130 x 41 (mm) This richly illustrated anthology gathers together classic short stories from masters of supernatural fiction including...

By Geoffrey Ashe (Author)Format: Paperback / softback 368 pagesPublisher: CaneloImprint: Canelo HistoryISBN: 9781804365199Published: 25 May 2023Classifications: United Kingdom, Great Britain, Folklore, myths & legendsWeight: 254gDimensions: 129 x 197 x 26 (mm)

By Hana Videen (Author)Format: Hardback 352 pages, B&W integrated throughoutPublisher: Profile Books LtdImprint: Profile Books LtdEdition: MainISBN: 9781800815797Published: 2 Nov 2023Weight: 400gDimensions: 140 x 208 x 34 (mm) Many of the animals we encounter in everyday life, from the creatures in our fields to...

Format: Paperback / softback 784 pagesPublisher: Penguin Books LtdImprint: Penguin Books LtdISBN: 9780241982358Published: 28 Sep 2017Classifications: Myth & legend told as fiction, Ancient Greek religion & mythology, Folklore, myths & legendsWeight: 616gDimensions: 136 x 214 x 36 (mm) The definitive and comprehensive edition of...

By: Icy SedgwickBinding: Rebel Folklore gathers 50 of the darkest and most complicated folktale characters from around the world, showing readers why we should care about the rebels and misfits of ancient stories. Folktales were humble stories, passed down generations by those on the...

By Lisa Schneidau (Author)Format: Paperback / softback 30 Illustrations, black and whitePublisher: The History Press LtdImprint: The History Press LtdISBN: 9780750990110Published: 30 Sep 2020Classifications: United Kingdom, Great Britain, Ireland, Folklore, myths & legendsReadership: General (US: Trade)Weight: 212gDimensions: 128 x 196 x 18 (mm)

In the wood the grey stone rose from the grass, and she cried out and ran back in panicked terror. `What a silly little girl,' the nurse had said. `It's only the... stone.'Standing stones, stone circles, tumps, barrows and ancient clearings still remain across...

Edited by: Johnny MainsFormat: Hardback 336 pagesPublisher: British Library PublishingImprint: British Library PublishingISBN: 9780712354325Published: 10 Nov 2022Weight: 802gDimensions: 181 x 217 x 35 (mm) From the shorelines, hills and towns of ancient lands, tales of twisted creatures, sins against nature and pagan revenants have...

Edited by: Sorcha Ni Fhlainn, Xavier Aldana ReyesFormat: Hardback 304 pagesPublisher: British Library PublishingImprint: British Library PublishingISBN: 9780712353922Published: 22 Oct 2020Classifications: Classic horror & ghost storiesWeight: 736gDimensions: 154 x 217 x 36 (mm) The vampire is one of the great enemies of humanity, a...

By Edward Parnell (Author)Format: Paperback / softback 480 pagesPublisher: HarperCollins PublishersImprint: William CollinsISBN: 9780008271992Published: 15 Oct 2020Weight: 422gDimensions: 130 x 198 x 38 (mm)

By: Sandra Lawrence, Royal Botanic Gardens KewBinding: HardbackExplore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet - fungi. At the centre of countless superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of wildcrafting with Ebony Gheorghe's "Enchanted Foraging." This captivating book unveils the secrets of foraging for plants and herbs, weaving together the practical and the mystical. Embark on a journey to reconnect with nature's bounty, harnessing its powers...

Embrace the ancient wisdom of the woods and embark on a transformative journey with The Way Through the Woods. In this soul-stirring book, Rebecca Beattie, a green witch and Wiccan priestess, weaves a tapestry of Wiccan and witchcraft beliefs, guiding you through life's ever-changing...

An enchanting, beautifully illustrated guide to seasonal plants-showing the long history of herbal remedies and their uses today �"[A] charming almanac. . . . Hart-Davies, a writer and botanical illustrator whose watercolors enliven her book, . . . offers a lively combination of folk...

By Dee Dee Chainey (Author) , Willow Winsham (Author)Format: Hardback 192 pagesPublisher: Batsford LtdImprint: Batsford LtdISBN: 9781849946599Published:4 Mar 2021Classifications: Adventure, Folklore, myths & legends, Sea life & the seashoreWeight: 438gDimensions:144 x 200 x 23 (mm)

12 classic English fairy tales and their history, from tales of dragons to Robin Hood. Folk tales and legends are an intrinsic part of English national culture. In his book, Rosalind Kerven has revived the best English fairy tales for a new generation. These...

By: Willow WinshamBinding: HardbackFollowing on from the hugely popular Treasury of Folklore: Seas and Rivers and Woodlands and Forests comes Treasury of Folklore: Stars and Skies, an exploration of the mysteries of the stars, skies and heavens above. People have gazed up at the...

First published in 2018 This Hollow Land was reprinted in 2021 due to popular demand. A third edition will be available shortly - please check website regularly for updates. For many the folklore of Norfolk consists of little more than the Swaffham Pedlar, Black...