Woodland Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland

Britain and Ireland used to be covered in woodlands, but many trees have been cleared. Lisa Schneidau retells traditional folk tales about oak, ash, and thorn, hunting forests, rebellion, timber, and triumph in battle, and wild ghosts and woodwoses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2020
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

Once upon a time, vast stretches of Britain and Ireland were enveloped in dense woodland. While some trees have been felled over time, our bond with the wildwood endures. It is a realm of peril, excitement, and transformation, where anything is possible. Within these ancient woods, a rich tapestry of traditional folktales unfolds, centered around the mighty oak, graceful ash, and resilient thorn. These tales revolve around hunting expeditions, forest rebellions, the clash of timber and triumph in battle, eerie encounters with wild ghosts, and the mischievous antics of woodwoses. Lisa Schneidau, in her captivating retelling, brings these timeless stories to life, intertwining them with the trees and forests that still grace the landscapes of our islands today.

Weight: 218g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780750990110