Legendary Britain [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

R. J. Stewart (Author), John Matthews (Author), Miranda Gray (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Blandford Pr; illustrated edition edition (October 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713720271
• ISBN-13: 978-0713720273
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,505,194 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wizards and kings, outlaws and blacksmiths, January 21, 2006

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This review is from: Legendary Britain (Hardcover)

If you are a student of folklore, this is a great book for you. Legendary Britain is a lavishly illustrated journey to the mythical and magical places that abound in the British Isles. Stewart and Matthews don't stop with the obvious, like King Arthur and Robin Hood, although there certainly is plenty of info about them here. The best part about this book is the coverage of less famous places and characters, the green men, King Bladud, Wayland Smithy, and Dragon Hll, to name but a few. Even if you aren't all that into folklore, this is an engrossing read, with all the old stories colorfully told. Great fun, and well researched.