Folklore, Myths and Legends

by Reader's Digest Association

Physical description; 552p : ill.(some col.), facsims(some col.), ports(some col.), maps ; 29 cm. Subject; Folklore — Great Britain — Dictionaries.

Genres: Folklore, Nonfiction

550 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1973

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Reviews

[Christopher Hodapp · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the finest and most indispensable quick reference works on mythology and legends ever published. Long out of print, it is difficult to obtain these days. Make the effort. Endlessly fascinating just for browsing, copiously illustrated, and for all ages. Absolutely recommended.

[Roger Mosedale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always a favourite. Remember reading my granddad's copy in the '70s whenever we visited.

Great info on local traditions across the UK, and some good introductory chapters on different themes.

Fascinating, as Spock might say.