More Faeries and Folklore of the British Isles: An illustrated guide to goblins, ghosts, faeries,pixies, mermaids and monsters

A superbly illustrated introduction to the host of mythical beings who inhabit the British Isles. These wonderful tales of the faerie world have been gathered from all corners of the British Isles- from Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, to the Scottish hills and down to the tip of Cornwall. Many of the folk tales can be traced back to Celtic times and have been passed on orally, from old wives tales to the spell binding stories we were told as children. County by county Elizabeth Andrews explores the different types of creatures from the faerie world, where they may still be found and their customs and habits. There are also wise tips on how to protect against faerie magic.