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The Treasury of Folklore

Author Dee Dee Chainey, Willow Winsham
Illustrated by Joe McLaren
Hardcover
$29.95 US
Rizzoli | Batsford
6.29"W x 8.55"H x 1.25"D   | 30 oz | 10 per carton
On sale Sep 03, 2024 | 304 Pages | 9781849949217
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An entertaining and captivating collection of myths, tales, and traditions surrounding the seas, skies, and woodlands that make up our natural world.

Enter an enchanting world where the mysteries of the seas, skies, and woodlands come alive through shared myths, legends, and folktales. From the majestic creatures that dance beneath the waves to the celestial beings that populate the heavens and the spirits that reside within the forests, The Treasury of Folklore offers a portal into the lore of the natural world that has been whispered through the generations.

In this mesmerizing compendium you’ll embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and tales that have been woven into the very fabric of our natural world. You’ll tread mysterious waters and be beguiled by the sirens and sea monsters, soar to new heights with winged Pegasus and uncover stories of celestial beings, from thunder gods to constellations that have guided traveler’s across the heavens.
Dee Dee Chainey is an archaeologist by training, and author of A Treasury of British Folklore: Maypoles, Mandrakes, and Mistletoe from National Trust Books. She is co-founder of #FolkloreThursday, a popular website and Twitter account that brings fascinating tales and traditions from all corners of the globe to its followers every Thursday. Willow Winsham is a historian of witchcraft, specializing in English witchcraft cases. She is author of Accused: British Witches throughout History and England’s Witchcraft Trials. She is co-founder of #FolkloreThursday. Joe McLaren graduated from the University of Brighton in 2003, and now lives and works in Rochester, Kent. He previously taught Foundation Illustration at Central Saint Martins.
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An entertaining and captivating collection of myths, tales, and traditions surrounding the seas, skies, and woodlands that make up our natural world.

Enter an enchanting world where the mysteries of the seas, skies, and woodlands come alive through shared myths, legends, and folktales. From the majestic creatures that dance beneath the waves to the celestial beings that populate the heavens and the spirits that reside within the forests, The Treasury of Folklore offers a portal into the lore of the natural world that has been whispered through the generations.

In this mesmerizing compendium you’ll embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and tales that have been woven into the very fabric of our natural world. You’ll tread mysterious waters and be beguiled by the sirens and sea monsters, soar to new heights with winged Pegasus and uncover stories of celestial beings, from thunder gods to constellations that have guided traveler’s across the heavens.

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Dee Dee Chainey is an archaeologist by training, and author of A Treasury of British Folklore: Maypoles, Mandrakes, and Mistletoe from National Trust Books. She is co-founder of #FolkloreThursday, a popular website and Twitter account that brings fascinating tales and traditions from all corners of the globe to its followers every Thursday. Willow Winsham is a historian of witchcraft, specializing in English witchcraft cases. She is author of Accused: British Witches throughout History and England’s Witchcraft Trials. She is co-founder of #FolkloreThursday. Joe McLaren graduated from the University of Brighton in 2003, and now lives and works in Rochester, Kent. He previously taught Foundation Illustration at Central Saint Martins.
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