Bibliograph

Lore of the land, folklore & wisdom from the wild Earth, Claire Cock-Starkey ; illustrated by Samantha Dolan

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Lore of the land, folklore & wisdom from the wild Earth, Claire Cock-Starkey ; illustrated by Samantha Dolan

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Lore of the land

Responsibility statement

Claire Cock-Starkey ; illustrated by Samantha Dolan

Sub title

folklore & wisdom from the wild Earth

Summary

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

Target audience

juvenile

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