The King And The Lamp: Scottish Traveller Tales

by Duncan Williamson

Barbara McDermitt (Introduction) and Linda Williamson (Editor)

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As Scotland and arguably Britain's finest storyteller, Duncan Williamson has captivated generations of readers both young and old. This collection of his most popular stories, superbly edited and introduced by Linda Williamson, recognizes the value and importance of the rich oral tradition from which his work stems. Collected for the first time are twenty-six tales, including "Jack and the Devil's Nurse"; "The Hunchback and the Swan"; "Mary and the Seal"; "The Broonie's Farewell"; "I Love You More than Salt"; "The Giant with the Air of Knowledge" and "The Bay and the Boats.""
  • ISBN10 1841950637
  • ISBN13 9781841950631
  • Publish Date 16 August 2000
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 27 March 2015
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Canongate Books
  • Edition Main
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 432
  • Language English