Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales [Kindle Edition]

George Douglas (Author)

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Product Description

This is a collection of Scottish folklore which will appeal to all ages. There are animal tales, stories of the fairies of Scotland including Brownies, Bogles, Kelpies, Mermaids and others, tales of witchcraft and of Giants. While many of the themes are similar to other European folk-tales, this collection emphasizes specifically Scottish aspects of the stories.--J.B. Hare

About the Author

About the Author:

"George Brisbane Scott Douglas (1856-1935) was a Scottish poet and writer, as well as a Baronet." (Quote from wikipedia.org)

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 1531 KB
• Print Length: 301 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Evinity Publishing Inc; 1.0 edition (April 13, 2009)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0026FCJ10
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #241,538 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #53 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths > Multicultural
  • #63 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths > Anthologies

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and thorough, January 8, 2011

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Barbara L. Pinzka "Book Friend" (Cincinnati, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales (Paperback)

I gave this book to my Scottish partner as a holiday gift in 2010 and he loved it. It's a literal reprint (old-fashioned type and all) of the original 110-yo book, fully footnoted, explained and documented. Nevertheless, George Douglas retains enough love for his subject to retell these classic and lost tales with engaging, virtuoso skill.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Scottish Fiary and Folk Tales: (Forgotten Books), August 2, 2010

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PDR - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales: (Forgotten Books) (Paperback)

I was doing a research paper on Scottish folk tales. I was surprised at the lack of materials in the public and academic libraries. I went to Amazon to frantically search for a book to help in my research. This book not only had the wonderful folk tales I was searching for; it also had information on the history of Scottish folklore. Great book for folk tales.

13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Scottsman and his Tales..., September 27, 2001

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"markdcampbell" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales (Paperback)

This is a terrific book.

It is well put together and easy enough on the eyes.

However, the native Scottish tongue can sometimes
be difficult to translate in some of the tales.

I enjoy it and read it every so often.

It's a nice break from the old three bears
and a great way to get back to my heritage!

byebye and stay safe! Peace and happiness, MC