Scottish Borders Folk Tales

This lively and entertaining collection of folk tales from the Scottish Borders is rich in stories both tall and true, ancient and more recent, dark and funny, fantastical and powerful.Here you will find the Lochmaben Harper, Tam Linn, Thomas the Rhymer, Muckle Mou'd Meg and Michael Scot the wizard. These well-loved and magical stories - some appearing in print here for the first time - are retold in an engaging style, shaped by James Spence's many years of storytelling.Richly illustrated and enlivened by the rhythmic Scots language of the region, these enchanting tales are sure to be enjoyed and shared time and again.

About the author

James P. Spence is a professional storyteller and poet, retelling local stories and folktales to schools, libraries, carehomes, and at festivals across Scotland.

Summary

This lively and entertaining collection of folk tales from the Scottish Borders is rich in stories both tall and true, ancient and more recent, dark and funny, fantastical and powerful.

Product details

• Authors: Donald (Director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre) Smith, James Spence, James P Spence, James P. Spence
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780750961387
• ISBN: 978-0-7509-6138-7
• Dimensions: 198 mm x 132 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 218 g
• Illustrations: 30 Illustrations, black and white
• Series: Folk Tales
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore