Lore of the land : folklore & wisdom from the wild Earth
Cock-Starkey, Claire2022
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Click and Collect for Lore of the land : folklore & wisdom from the wild EarthThe Lore of the Land is a treasury of fascinating tales and ancient wisdom, unearthing the folklore of the worlds wildest places. Unearth the secrets of our natural world with The Lore of the Land, a richly illustrated compendium of folklore and wisdom from the land, skies and seas. From thundering rivers to shady groves, flickering marshes to lightless caves, and from snow-capped mountains to the depths of the ocean, discover the folklore of Earth's wildest places. Stories and spirits abound in these land- and seascapes, where traditional wisdom and mysterious magics have intertwined over centuries.Each of the six chapters covers a different natural landscape, revealing the worldwide folklore surrounding Woodlands, Seas & Oceans, Wetlands, Mountains, Rivers & Streams and Hills & Caves. Beginning with tales from cultures spanning the globe, each chapter then dives into the legends of how these places were formed, their place in the human imagination and their natural and otherworldly denizens. Learn how the forests hold up the sky in Mori tradition; how in Ireland, seaweed was once thought to predict the weather; and that the ancient Greeks believed Mount Etna housed the fiery forge of the gods. All this and more is accompanied by beautiful artwork based on real folklore, uncovering the secrets of our natural world as never before.
Main title:
Lore of the land : folklore & wisdom from the wild Earth / Claire Cock-Starkey ; illustrated by Samantha Dolan.
Author:
Cock-Starkey, Claire, authorDolan, Samantha, illustrator
Imprint:
London : Wide Eyed Editions, [2022]©2022
Collation:
77 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Audience:
Interest age level: 8-11 years old.
ISBN:
9780711269828 (hbk)9780711269828
Dewey class:
398.26398
Language:
English
BRN:
525858
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Junior Non-Fiction Language & Literature | J 398 COC | Available |
| Sandringham Library | Junior Non-Fiction Language & Literature | J 398 COC | Available |
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