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Author: Malcolm Archibald Publisher: ISBN: 9780715207147 Category : Animals Languages : en Pages : 130
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Scotland is well-known for its wildlife. Every glen, every river, and every town harbours legends and wonders, tales of people and events and half-remembered beliefs which extend a debt to Scotland's wildlife.
Author: Malcolm Archibald Publisher: ISBN: 9780715207147 Category : Animals Languages : en Pages : 130
Book Description
Scotland is well-known for its wildlife. Every glen, every river, and every town harbours legends and wonders, tales of people and events and half-remembered beliefs which extend a debt to Scotland's wildlife.
Author: David Kelday Publisher: ISBN: 9781731269492 Category : Languages : en Pages : 323
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Scotland's Birds, Folklore and History is a look into the folklore, history and fascinating habits of the very special birdlife of Scotland. Here you will find the stories of Scotland, of the Swan children, of an island clan turned into birds, of Odin's Ravens, Saint Brigit's special birds, of Devil Birds and saintly fowl, of prophecy, beauty, romance, of ghosts and goblins.Read too of the strange habits of some birds, both imagined and real, birds hibernating in the mud, geese hatching from seashells, birds dancing and courting, Our own history with these lovely creatures is looked into too - the special place that some birds have in our hearts, the Robin, the first Swallow of spring, the geese flying to the shores; or of our cruelty and persecution, driving some birds to extinction, other to the brink.Buy this book and read of the Rain Goose, of the Whitemaas, of Tammie Norrie and the Mither o' the Mawkins, the Muir Cock and Blackcock or of Gawks and Laverocks This book of the folklore and history of the birds of Scotland is a celebration in prose and picture and poetry of all that makes those birds special, of all that makes us love the wildlife of this most special of lands.
Author: Donald Smith Publisher: The History Press ISBN: 0750992875 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 176
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This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman's peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland's different customs, beliefs, and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.
Author: Kimberlie Hamilton Publisher: Pokey Hat ISBN: 9781911279587 Category : Languages : en Pages : 60
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Discover Scotland's real-life Animal Superstars! Read about 25 braw birds and beasties and find out how these incredible creatures made their mark on Scottish history. Meet these animal heroes through their inspiring true-life tales: Towser: the tortoiseshell cat that holds the Guinness World Record for catching the most mice ever;Socks: the moonwalking Shetland pony and media sensation; Winkie: a pigeon honoured for bravery during WW2; Kylie: a bilingual dolphin that taught herself to 'speak' porpoise and many more! Filled with fun facts and amazing adventures, Scotland's Animal Superstars is ideal for curious minds and animal lovers everywhere! A portion of the royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the Scottish SPCA.
Author: Jenny Chapman Publisher: Sithean Press ISBN: 9781910637005 Category : Languages : en Pages : 120
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Introducing Algy, the most unusual and charming fluffy bird you could ever hope to meet! Algy is completely and utterly lost - at sea! When his tiny raft emerges from the swirling mist, Algy finally sees the rocky coast and hills of a foreign land... but can he manage to reach the shore and survive in this strange new place? This first book in the series of Tales from the Adventures of Algy tells a thrilling story of endurance and achievement; dangers and misfortune overcome; funny, friendly creatures and mean, nasty beasts, and - making his way through it all with endless good humour and a song in his beak - an extraordinary and talented bird, who is, without doubt, surprisingly fluffy. Algy's daily adventures have been presented on a Tumblr blog since March 2012. Now, at last, the most exciting tales inspired by Algy's adventures are being published in book form, to delight children of all ages from 7 to 107. Also available in paperback and Kindle e-book With colour illustrations by Jenny Chapman You can learn more about Algy, look up words in his dictionary, and find many other fluffy surprises at www.adventuresofalgy.com.
Author: Duncan Williamson Publisher: Floris Books ISBN: 1782500278 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 125
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Duncan Williamson, one of Scotland's Travelling People, has been celebrated as the bearer of Scotland's greatest national treasure: the richest trove of story and song in Europe. In this collection, he passes on some of these wonderful children's folk and fairy tales, collected from sixty years of travelling around Scotland. This collection includes stories about silver horses and golden birds, cunning lions and trilling nightingales, brave princesses and magic scarecrows, the four seasons and old Father Time. At the heart of each story is a lesson about life and what it means to be a good person. The stories have been written down as faithfully as possible to Duncan's unique storytelling voice, full of colour, humour and life.
Author: George Douglas Publisher: Arabi Manor ISBN: 9781608641871 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 386
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This is a classic and important collection of Scottish folklore and fairy tales. Douglas's collection appeals to all ages. The editor includes numerous and diverse tales. There are mysteries of animals, stories of the fairies, Brownies, Bogles, Kelpies, Mermaids and others, and tales of Witches. Some tales may be familiar from the traditional of European folklore, but all are presented here with a Scottish flavour. Included in this collection are stories of "The Strange Visitor," "How the Wolf Lost His Tail," "The Smith and the Fairies," "The Scottish Brownie," "The Witches of Delnabo," "The Witty Exploits of Mr. George Buchanan," "The Haunted Ships," and many other wondrous, and often comic, tales.
Author: Malcolm Archibald
Author: Malcolm Archibald
Author: David Kelday
Author: George Douglas
Author: Donald Smith
Author: Kimberlie Hamilton
Author: Jenny Chapman
Author: Duncan Williamson
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Author: George Douglas