The Hidden Folk Of Britain: Elves, Imps, Sprites And Secret People

Britain has always been crowded with hidden things.For centuries, people across England, Scotland, Wales and Cornwall believed the land itself was alive with secret beings - elves beneath hills, pixies on lonely moors, boggarts in farmhouse walls and strange hidden folk watching silently from ancient forests.In The Hidden Folk Of Britain, Robin Wickens explores the forgotten legends, eerie landscapes and mysterious creatures woven deeply through Britain's folklore traditions.Journey through: - Fairy hills concealing underground kingdoms- Ancient woods haunted by hidden watchers- Cornish mines filled with knocking spirits- Mist-covered moor roads where travellers vanished- Ruined abbeys haunted by mischievous imps- Storm coasts haunted by selkies and sea folk- Ancient roads crossed by ghostly riders- Secret hidden courts beneath the earthBlending mythology, storytelling, atmosphere and landscape history, this long-form folklore collection captures the strange emotional power of Britain's oldest legends.Perfect for readers who love: - British folklore- Mythology- Ancient legends- Dark folklore- Folk horror atmosphere- Hidden histories- Ghost stories- Fairy lore- Atmospheric British writing- Mythic landscapesRichly written and deeply atmospheric, The Hidden Folk Of Britain explores why ancient stories still cling so powerfully to Britain's hills, roads, woods and coastlines - and why some places still feel as though they belong to something older than humanity itself.

Pagina's: 371, Paperback, Independently published