The Spirit World of Wales - Including Ghosts, Spectral Animals, Household Fairies, the Devil in Wales and Angelic Spirits (Folklore History Series)

A spooky collection of folk tales from the Welsh spirit world, featuring stories of ghosts, spectres, and fairies.


First published in 1880, this collection of Welsh folk tales focuses on the many eerie tales of supernatural occurrences in the secluded country. Wirt Sikes collated stories of angelic and evil spirits, and this volume features tales of fairies, ghosts, and spectral animals. A perfect read for those who wish to learn more about Wales' rich history of myths and legends.

About the author

William Wirt Sikes (1836 - 1883) was an American journalist and writer, perhaps best known today for his writings on Welsh folklore and customs. In June 1876 Sikes was appointed U.S. Consul at Cardiff, Wales. Over the next few years Sikes produced a number of pieces on Welsh folklore, mythology, and customs, collected as British Goblins; Welsh Folk-Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends, and Traditions (1880) and Rambles and Studies in Old South Wales (1881). He also wrote Studies of Assassination (1881). He died in Cardiff in 1883 and was buried in Brookwood Cemetery, Brookwood, Surrey.

Product details

• Authors: Wirt Sikes
• Publisher: Pierides Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 25.08.2022
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)
• EAN: 9781528772617
• ISBN: 978-1-5287-7261-7
• Pages: 118
• Dimensions (packing): 14.5 x 22.2 x 1 cm
• Weight (packing): 290 g
• Series: No Series Linked