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Field Guide to the Little People: A Curious Journey Into the Hidden Realm of Elves, Faeries, Hobgoblins & Other Not-So-Mythical Creatures [Paperback]

Nancy Arrowsmith (Author)
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October 8, 2009

In high summer meadows, nestled in the moors, near old castles, or behind the kitchen stove—these are the places where the Little People may be found.

Make the acquaintance of White Ladies and Red Caps, Church Grims and Hobgoblins, English Fairies, Leprechauns, Sirens, Hey-Hey Men, and all of their strange and mythical kin. Become wise in the ways of these magical creatures, some beautiful and benevolent, others cunning, menacing, or morose.

For many years, this field guide has been as elusive as a Will-o’-the-Wisp. This is the first opportunity for fans to once again own an English-language edition of one of the most revered introductions to elf folk ever written.

 Featuring more than 80 new illustrations

"Rationalists, materialists, be forewarned: the ancient forces governing earthly incident and momentum lie neither in our heads nor our economics, but, rather, in the revelations from A Field Guide to the Little People." —The New York Times


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About the Author

Nancy Arrowsmith (Arizona) is the founder and former editor-in-chief of Kraut & Rüben, Germany’s first organic gardening magazine. She also founded the international seed organization Arche Noah, with the mission to preserve endangered plants. Arrowsmith has a master’s degree in acupuncture and runs her own healing practice in Arizona. She is also the author of the classic A Field Guide to the Little People (Farrar Straus & Giroux).


Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (October 8, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0738715492
  • ISBN-13: 978-0738715490
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #259,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Little people at plenty, absolutley a must buy!, December 18, 2010
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This review is from: Field Guide to the Little People: A Curious Journey Into the Hidden Realm of Elves, Faeries, Hobgoblins & Other Not-So-Mythical Creatures (Paperback)
In the Field Guide of the Little People, Nancy Arrowsmith present you the dark but marvelous world of the little people. If you are interested to learn about these creatures from the lore of Northern Europe, this book is a must for you. Now, be forewarned that these you'll not find in a Disney movie, but in the original stories collected by the Brothers Grimm.

This book organizes the little people into three main groups: Light Elves, Dark Elves and Dusky Elves. This classification fits the creature nature and place they habitat. However, you will notice that the vast majority of creatures shown in this book is comprised of Dusky Elves. There is a good reason for this as, according to the author, these creatures are easier to identify due to the limitations in the environment where they live.

For every creature listed, there is a description which include information such as physical description and habitat, and a wonderful illustration. These black and white sketches, by Sabrina the Ink Witch, help to set an atmosphere where you can catch a glimpse of these creatures. Even in some instances, there is a brief story included, which fleshes out the encounters of human with such creatures.

This is a marvelous book to have at hand when your interest turns towards the little people, but you will find out it is very difficult to put away once you start reading.
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