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Forests have long been a cornerstone of eerie tales, weaving their way through horror, fantasy, gothic, and weird fiction. These shadowy realms are ripe with mystery, where visibility is often obscured and the unexpected lurks at every turn. Amidst the dense foliage, otherworldly beings find sanctuary, whilst trees serve as conduits to subterranean worlds of earth, myth, and sorcery. The woods are veritable haunts, teeming with spectral entities.
John Miller's "Weird Woods: Tales from the Haunted Forests of Britain" invites readers to lose themselves in a collection of spine-tingling narratives. Listen closely to the hushed voices echoing through Wistman's Wood on Dartmoor, unravel the enigma of an unexplained demise in Yorkshire's Strid Wood, and steel yourself for a chilling encounter with malevolent pagan forces in the depths of the New Forest. This volume is further enriched with annotations detailing the authentic locations and folklore that inspired these delightfully disturbing tales.
Book ISBN: | 9780712353427 |
Book Author: | John Miller |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | British Library Publishing |
Book Publisher: | British Library Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 189 x 24 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2020-08-27 |
Book Pagination: | 288 pages |
Book Weight: | 216g |
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