For over a thousand years, ordinary Irish people have reported extraordinary encounters with leprechauns, fairies, and otherworldly beings. Not folklore. Not fiction. Real testimonies from real people.
This groundbreaking chronicle brings together the most compelling firsthand accounts ever documented - from medieval monks and Norman scribes to Victorian scholars, 20th-century folklorists, and modern witnesses. Each chapter traces the evolution of Ireland's supernatural tradition, showing how stories of the Aos Sí, fairy forts, and leprechaun encounters have shaped Irish culture for centuries.
Inside you'll discover:Medieval manuscripts recording supernatural diplomacy and strange pacts
Early modern accounts of warnings tied to fairy forts and sacred landscapes
19th-century scholars documenting leprechaun lore in meticulous detail
The Irish Folklore Commission's vast collection of 20th-century testimonies
Modern sightings and digital-age encounters that continue the tradition today
Real Encounters: A Chronicle of Leprechaun and Fairy Accounts from Ireland is a rare collection that bridges history, folklore, and living memory. Drawing on sources across more than a thousand years, it challenges the boundary between myth and reality, revealing Ireland's hidden supernatural heritage in all its richness.
Whether you are a student of folklore, a traveler drawn to Ireland's mysteries, or simply curious about the unseen world, this book offers an unforgettable journey into one of the world's most enduring traditions.
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 9 mm
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979-8-9998265-0-3 (9798999826503)
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Timothy Ludwig, owner of Rare Book Publishing LLC, discovered his passion for Irish supernatural traditions during a June 2025 journey through Ireland. Guided by Paul "Mac" McCarthy, a knowledgeable Irish tour guide, Ludwig was intrigued when occasional references to fairies and fairy forts arose during their travels. This unexpected glimpse into living traditions sparked a personal quest to collect and preserve documented, authentic accounts of such encounters-without attempting to prove or disprove them.Blending respect for traditional storytelling with careful research, Ludwig draws from medieval manuscripts, oral history archives, and contemporary testimonies to present the cultural signifificance and enduring influence of Ireland's otherworld beliefs.While Real Encounters: A Chronicle of Leprechaun and Fairy Accounts from Ireland and his upcoming Real Bigfoot Encounters are his only folklore titles, Ludwig's publishing interests extend to history-based nonfifiction and curated reprints of out-of-copyright works, including war histories and classic fifiction.A creative professional with over 25 years in design, prepress, web development, digital marketing, and AI content creation, Ludwig has evolved from traditional print production to producing branded websites, campaigns, and character-driven videos for platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and X (Twitter).As founder of Rare Book Publishing LLC, he unites his publishing expertise and storytelling passion to preserve and share extraordinary works from history, folklore, and literature.
