{"product_id":"lore-of-the-land-folklore-wisdom-from-the-wild-earth-9780711269828","title":"Lore of the Land: Folklore \u0026 Wisdom from the Wild Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Lore of the Land is a beautifully illustrated compendium of folklore and wisdom from the land, skies, and seas, exploring the worldwide folklore surrounding different natural landscapes and their place in the human imagination. Accompanied by stunning artwork, it reveals the secrets of our natural world and fires the imaginations of young nature-lovers and anyone who has ever wondered whether there is more to our natural world than meets the eye. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wide Eyed Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnveiling the captivating secrets of our natural world, The Lore of the Land presents a richly illustrated compendium of folklore and wisdom from the land, skies, and seas. From thundering rivers to shady groves, flickering marshes to lightless caves, and from snow-capped mountains to the depths of the ocean, discover the folklore of Earth's wildest places. Stories and spirits abound in these land and seascapes, where traditional wisdom and mysterious magics have intertwined over centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach of the six chapters in this captivating book covers a different natural landscape, revealing the worldwide folklore surrounding Woodlands, Seas \u0026amp; Oceans, Wetlands, Mountains, Rivers \u0026amp; Streams, and Hills \u0026amp; Caves. Beginning with tales from cultures spanning the globe, each chapter then delves into the legends of how these places were formed, their place in the human imagination, and their natural and otherworldly denizens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn how the forests hold up the sky in Māori tradition, how seaweed was once thought to predict the weather, and that the ancient Greeks believed Mount Etna housed the fiery forge of the gods. All this and more is accompanied by beautiful artwork based on real folklore, uncovering the secrets of our natural world as never before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA treasury of fascinating tales and ancient wisdom, The Lore of the Land is sure to fire the imaginations of young nature-lovers and delight anyone who has ever wondered whether there is more to our natural world than meets the eye.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso in the series: The Lore of the Wild: Folklore and Wisdom from Nature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 684g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 243 x 298 x 15 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780711269828\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claire Cock-Starkey","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44101731320058,"sku":"9780711269828","price":10.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1663323497156_book.jpg?v=1663442850","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/lore-of-the-land-folklore-wisdom-from-the-wild-earth-9780711269828","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}