From a cantankerous brownie in Dolphinton to the vampire with iron teeth who terrorised Glasgow,this collection of tales spans fourteen centuries of Lanarkshire's history and happenings. Here you will find the legends of William Wallace's love and loss in Lanark and Saint Mungo's bitter feud with the Pagan hierarchy and Druids,alongside totemic animals,unique Scottish flora and fauna,warlocks,herb-wives and elfin trickery.
Allison Galbraith combines storytelling expertise with two decades of folklore research to present this beguiling collection of Lanarkshire stories,suitable for adults and older children.
Publisher: The History Press LtdISBN: 9780750978880Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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"A myriad of myths and legends are uncovered in its many pages - from a cantankerous brownie in Dolphinton to the vampire with iron teeth who terrorised Glasgow""This book has been a revelation. The snippets of domestic history are fascinating."
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