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Hardback. "The present volume contains thirty-five fairy tales by nineteen writers, presented chronologically by author"--Introduction. Editor(s): Schultz, Gretchen; Seifert, Professor Lewis. Series: Oddly Modern Fairy Tales. Num Pages: 296 pages, 14 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDF; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 151 x 206 x 25. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691161655
- ISBN
- 9780691161655
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 20.07
€ 25.99
€ 20.07
Paperback. Essex, the witch hunting county, is especially rich in traditions, legends, dialect and stories. This book explores the origins and meanings of its traditions to create a sense of the influence of the customs of the past. It is aimed at those who wish to revel in the delights of times past. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752436777
- ISBN
- 9780752436777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.36
€ 18.36
Paperback. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 232 x 27. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- Watkins
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842931639
- ISBN
- 9781842931639
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.04
€ 19.99
€ 14.04
Paperback. Provides introduction to the language and background of the legends as well as a history of Dede Korkut scholarship. This title features tales that are suitable for students of world mythology and folklore. It is partly in prose and partly in verse, and includes legends that were sung or chanted in the courts and camps of political leaders. Num Pages: 242 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292707870
- ISBN
- 9780292707870
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.35
€ 29.99
€ 26.35
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Mandrake of Oxford United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 324
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781869928957
- ISBN
- 9781869928957
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.51
€ 19.99
€ 14.51
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Sky Books United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780967816265
- ISBN
- 9780967816265
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 26.51
€ 40.99
€ 26.51
Paperback. The Discovery of the Treasure of Solomon. 256 pages, 16 colour illustrations. The author followed ciphered messages left by the Templars in church paintings, inscriptions and stained glass windows to what may well be three of the Stones of Fire. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFH. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 17. Weight: 440.
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions Bear and Company
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591430391
- ISBN
- 9781591430391
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 13.35
€ 18.99
€ 13.35
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3; JFHC; JPWL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- Trine Day United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936296866
- ISBN
- 9781936296866
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 22.43
€ 26.99
€ 22.43
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Dunedin Academic Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780460352
- ISBN
- 9781780460352
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.32€ 48.52
€ 56.32
€ 48.52
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752450667
- ISBN
- 9780752450667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.94
€ 16.99
€ 15.94
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKX; HBTB; JFHF; VXQG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 199 x 15. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750970327
- ISBN
- 9780750970327
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.99
€ 13.99
€ 12.99
Paperback. Presents an introduction to the mythology of the peoples, who inhabited the northwestern fringes of Europe from Britain and the Isle of Man to Gaul and Brittany. This guide looks at the gods and goddesses of Celtic myth; at the nature of Celtic religion, with its rituals of sun and moon worship; and at the druids who served society as judges. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKP2; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141017945
- ISBN
- 9780141017945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.60
€ 14.99
€ 11.60
Paperback. Within these pages are tales of legendary rocks, Robin Hood, tragic love affairs, thwarted villainy, witches, fairies, hidden treasure and much more. The intriguing stories, brought to life with beautiful line-drawings by a local artist, will be enjoyed by readers time and again. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752452920
- ISBN
- 9780752452920
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.88
€ 16.99
€ 15.88
Paperback. Third revised edition, previously published in 1973 by Harper Collins, of a collection of texts stressing the universal themes of mythology. They range from the Bible to English literature, to C Jung and others, to illustrate the archetypal aspects of the universal hero. This edition includes heroine myths and an updated bibliography. Num Pages: 288 pages, 7 halftones. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195119572
- ISBN
- 9780195119572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.68
€ 24.68
Paperback. The civilization we know as Ancient Egypt stretched over three thousand years. What was life like for ancient Egyptians? What were their beliefs - and how different were they from ours? This title uses Egypt's narratives to create a panorama of its history, from the earliest settlers to the time of Cleopatra. Num Pages: 400 pages, 8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HRKP1; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 147 x 197 x 25. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- Penguin Global
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141021768
- ISBN
- 9780141021768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.44
€ 14.99
€ 11.44
Paperback. These folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient countries are vividly retold by local storyteller Janet Dowling. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these 30 stories from Surrey reflect the wisdom and eccentricities of the county and its people. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 123 x 15. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752466354
- ISBN
- 9780752466354
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.31
€ 13.31
Paperback. Presents a collection of traditional stories gathered from various reaches of Scotland and passed down through generations, customs and traditions that take a look at well and not so well-known stories. This work intersperses these tales with follow-up historical stories to set the fables in context. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; FQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 13. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905222339
- ISBN
- 9781905222339
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.18
€ 10.99
€ 9.18
paperback. In the midst of the remarkable revival of interest and belief in angels comes this handsomely illustrated reference work--the fruit of 16 years of research in Talmudic, gnostic, cabalistic, apocalyptic, patristic, and legendary texts. "A wacky and wonderful compendium of angelic lore".--Time. Illustrations. Num Pages: 387 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HRC; HRKT; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 190 x 27. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Publisher
- Free Press
- Number of pages
- 387
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780029070529
- ISBN
- 9780029070529
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 14.72
€ 20.99
€ 14.72
Hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations (some col.), map. BIC Classification: 1DBR; AJC; HRCR; JFHF; WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 205 x 21. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Cork University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780953535316
- ISBN
- 9780953535316
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.95
€ 29.99
€ 24.95
Paperback. Includes material on the Discworld books up to Raising Steam. This title looks at the living myths and folklore that are reflected, celebrated and affectionately libelled in the imaginative universe of Discworld. Num Pages: 528 pages, b&w by Paul Kidby. BIC Classification: FZC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 33. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552154932
- ISBN
- 9780552154932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.96
€ 16.99
€ 12.96
Paperback. A comparative study of the beliefs and institutions of mankind. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 944 pages. BIC Classification: HBT; HRAX; JFHF; VXWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 39. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Number of pages
- 944
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- Abridged
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140189315
- ISBN
- 9780140189315
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.28
€ 25.99
€ 18.28
Paperback. Num Pages: 856 pages, 5 b/w photos & 20 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; JFHC; JPA; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 154 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1152.
- Publisher
- Trine Day
- Number of pages
- 856
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936296088
- ISBN
- 9781936296088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.80
€ 32.99
€ 31.80
Paperback. A very personal look at Merlin. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 215 x 14. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785354533
- ISBN
- 9781785354533
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.00
€ 13.99
€ 13.00
Paperback. An enchanting collection of Herefordshire folk tales retold by a professional storyteller. In association with the Society for Storytelling Num Pages: 192 pages, 60 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMF; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750982641
- ISBN
- 9780750982641
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.94
€ 16.99
€ 15.94