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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

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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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