Scottish Borders Folk Tales

by James Spence

Donald Smith (Foreword)

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This lively and entertaining collection of folk tales from the Scottish Borders is rich in stories both tall and true, ancient and more recent, dark and funny, fantastical and powerful. Here you will find the Lochmaben Harper, Tam Linn, Thomas the Rhymer, Muckle Mou’d Meg and Michael Scot the wizard. These well-loved and magical stories – some appearing in print here for the first time – are retold in an engaging style, shaped by James Spence’s many years of storytelling. Richly illustrated and enlivened by the rhythmic Scots language of the region, these enchanting tales are sure to be enjoyed and shared time and again.

  • ISBN10 0750965738
  • ISBN13 9780750965736
  • Publish Date 7 September 2015
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint The History Press Ltd
  • Format eBook (EPUB)
  • Pages 192
  • Language English