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Scott Richardson-Read is a working-class writer, folklorist, and cultural historian deeply connected to Scotland’s folk heritage. As the creator of Cailleach’s Herbarium, a platform dedicated to preserving Scottish folk traditions, Scott has spent years researching and sharing the stories, practices, and beliefs defining the working-class and animistic roots of Scottish culture. His work blends archival exploration, oral history, and personal experience in Scotland's landscapes.
With a background in human rights, ecology, activism, and traditions, Scott’s writing bridges past and present, offering fresh insights into folk belief's enduring significance. He advocates for preserving Scotland’s sacred sites and cultural heritage.
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	Mill Dust And Dreaming Bread - Special Edition 4.68 avg rating — 28 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	MillDust and Dreaming Bread: Exploring Scottish Folk Belief and Folk Magic by Scott Richardson-Read (Goodreads Author), Eileen Budd (Narrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Pagan Portals - A Guide to Pilgrimage

by Thea Prothero

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Parable of the Sower (Earthseed, #1)

by Octavia E. Butler

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