Folklore Of The Shetland Isles
Published on 26. July 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-4455-2130-5 (ISBN)
Description
A collection of ancient and whimsical folklore tales from the Shetland Isles.
First published in 1899, John Spence's collection of folk tales from Shetland explore many long-forgotten superstitious beliefs and stories of magical creatures that linger on in the minds of the islanders. From witches and giants to selkies, mermaids, and the tiny Trows who live in the hills, Shetland has a rich history of mythical beings.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Alcester
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
133 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4455-2130-5 (9781445521305)
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John Spence is a highly sought after executive educator, business consultant, and professional speaker, having presented workshops, speeches, consulting, and executive coaching to more than 300 organizations worldwide. Spence has been a guest lecturer at over 90 colleges and universities across the United States. He has run five successful companies and currently owns two.