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Whether you believe in fairies or not you cannot ignore them and here for the first time is A History of Irish Fairies. Having no stories directly from the fairies themselves, we must rely on descriptions by mortal men and women. A large part of the book is concerned with the relations between mortals and fairies, so that the reader may determine the best way to behave whenever he encounters fairies. The book contains such interestin details as the distinction and confusion between cluricaur and leprachaun and the fact that only male infants are stolen from the cradle. You can read about the Far Darrig Merrows and Silkies, Banshees and Keening, the Lianhar Shee, Pookas, Dullahans and Ghosts.
In A History of Irish Fairies we find all the magic of the 'wee people'. The author deals with their important place in country folklore and tells us of their mannerisms, clothing, food and love-life.
Carolyn White has a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and has studied in France and travelled extensively in Europe.
In A History of Irish Fairies we find all the magic of the 'wee people'. The author deals with their important place in country folklore and tells us of their mannerisms, clothing, food and love-life.
Carolyn White has a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and has studied in France and travelled extensively in Europe.
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- PublisherIrish Books & Medi
- Publication date1978
- ISBN 10 0853424551
- ISBN 13 9780853424550
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- Number of pages84
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1985 paperback. Sun faded to top and spine else VG. Whether you believe in fairies or not you cannot ignore them and here for the first time is A History of Irish Fairies. Having no stories directly from the fairies themselves, we must rely on descriptions by mortal men and women. A large part of the book is concerned with the relations between mortals and fairies, so that the reader may determine the best way to behave whenever he encounters fairies. The book contains such interestin details as the distinction and confusion between cluricaur and leprachaun and the fact that only male infants are stolen from the cradle. You can read about the Far Darrig Merrows and Silkies, Banshees and Keening, the Lianhar Shee, Pookas, Dullahans and Ghosts. In A History of Irish Fairies we find all the magic of the 'wee people'. The author deals with their important place in country folklore and tells us of their mannerisms, clothing, food and love-life. Carolyn White has a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and has studied in France and travelled extensively in Europe. Seller Inventory # 240405
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