Myths and legends of Britain and Ireland
By: Richard Jones
Publisher: New Holland
Published: 2012
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 191
ISBN-13: 9781847739865
Subjects: Folklore; British Mythology; Customs and Folklore
Description: The landscape of Britain and Ireland has been the inspiration for myths and legends for centuries. From ancient kings to infamous murderers, this book explains and describes the stories behind and places associated with such characters as Robin Hood and the mystical fairies and animals that inhabit these enchanted lands.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The South-West of England; title: London & the South-East; title: The East of England; title: Wales; title: The Midlands; title: The North of England; title: Scotland; title: Ireland & Northern Ireland.