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This is a collection of Scottish ghost stories personally related to the author, who dedicated his life to investigating the supernatural.

This vintage book examines a number of ghost stories and supernatural accounts in detailed, attempting to provide explanations as to their cause based on reason, logic, and contemporary scientific knowledge.

"e;The Celtic Twilight"e; is a series of stories from Irish folklore by Irish poet W.

I NEVER saw that land before, And now can never see it again Yet, as if by acquaintance hoar Endeared, by gladness and by pain, Great was the affection that I bore To the valley and the river small, The cattle, the grass, the bare ash trees, The chickens from the farmsteads, all Elm-hidden, and the tributaries Descending at equal interval The blackthorns down along the brook With wounds yellow as crocuses Where yesterday the labourers hook Had sliced them cleanly and the breeze That hinted all and nothing spoke.

A collection of myths and legends from the Wyandot Iroquoian Indigenous peoples of Lake Ontario, North America.

Part of a series on the county folklore and festivals of the United Kingdom, this remarkable and well researched book on the festival customs and feast day practices all drawn from the voices of the people who took part in them.

Since the dawn of time fire has been the source of awe, respect and reverence.

This collection of folklore and stories sheds light on a fascinating blend of cultures and practices.

The folklore of the sea has some of the most incredible and creative superstitions created by fishermen to avoid disaster and bring in a good haul of fish.

The beautiful and powerful landscape of Scotland has always inspired awe in any traveller, in this book we look at the superstitions built up around this breath taking scenery.

Jane Francesca Agnes, Lady Wilde (1821-1896) was an Irish poet and mother of Oscar Wilde.

Numberless customs in Wales which appear to be meaningless, to people of average culture, are in truth replete with meaning.

South eastern Russia is a vast stunning landscape with a beautiful and intricate cultures.

A historical collection of the many wonderful folk tales from the Isle of Man.

This book contains a collection of real-life ghost stories and supernatural experiences from nineteenth-century England.

This vintage book contains accounts of ghost encounters in England and Wales, with detailed descriptions, analyses, historical information, and more.

This is Elliott O'Donnel's 1932 work, "e;Ghosts of London"e;.

"e;Ghostly Phenomena"e; is a 1910 work by Elliot O'Donnell.

"e;Stranger than Fiction - Being Tales from the Byways of Ghosts and Folk-Lore"e; is a fascinating treatise on folk tales and ghost stories, particularly those originating in Wales, United Kingdom.

An examination of the Roman Catholic Church's role in shaping Western civilisation, challenging its doctrines, practices, and the far-reaching consequences of its actions throughout history.

"e;The Besom Maker and Other Country Folk Songs"e; is a collection of traditional English countryside songs first published in 1888.

This charming volume aimed at children explores the folklore that surrounds some of the more common birds, including the sparrow, owl, and magpie.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to Heliocentric Astrology with an outline of the essentials of Solar Mentality.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to Native American lore, history, and tradition.

This vintage book contains a fascinating treatise on the customs and traditions of England, with information on its folklore, history, and more.

Lud-in-the-Mist - a prosperous country town situated where two rivers meet: the Dawl and the Dapple.

Newly revised and updated in the light of COVID-19.

Discover ancient civilizations that have disappeared beneath the ocean's surface and explore how the science of submergence adds to our knowledge of human history.

A brilliant, inclusive collection of traditional tales from around the world featuring amazing women and girls.

A brilliant, inclusive collection of traditional tales from around the world featuring amazing women and girls.

Turns a critical eye on Aesop's Fables to ask whether there is any scientific truth to Aesop's portrayal of his animals.

How much of the folk tales of our ancestors is rooted in fact, and what can they tell us about the future?

'An absolute gem.

A brilliant collection of folk tales: from the girl whose stepmother turned her into a dragon, to the werewolf's bride, and the god who became a fish but was caught in his own net.

A brilliant collection of folk tales: from the girl whose stepmother turned her into a dragon, to the werewolf's bride, and the god who became a fish but was caught in his own net.

'A first class book' Sunday TimesWe're all conspiracy theorists.

A stunning selection of folk tales and legends about things that go bump in the night.

A stunning selection of folk tales and legends about things that go bump in the night.

The stories, myths and legends associated with more than 80 kinds of birds from around the world.

The stories, myths and legends associated with more than 80 kinds of birds from around the world.

David Clarke opens The National Archives' own X Files to uncover the secret, official accounts behind legendary paranormal and extraordinary phenomena.

David Clarke opens The National Archives' own X Files to uncover the secret, official accounts behind legendary paranormal and extraordinary phenomena.

Ginnungagap, the Gaping Abyss, was once what separated the realms of Ice and Fire, keeping them in balance and sparing the other realms from their ravages.

The Aesir are dead, and the Vanir, now uncontested in their divinity, come to claim what is left of the Nine Realms.

The Aesir are dead, and the Vanir, now uncontested in their divinity, come to claim what is left of the Nine Realms.

Romance of the Perilous Land is a roleplaying game of magic and adventure set in the world of British folklore, from the stories of King Arthur to the wonderful regional tales told throughout this green and pleasant land.

Romance of the Perilous Land is a roleplaying game of magic and adventure set in the world of British folklore, from the stories of King Arthur to the wonderful regional tales told throughout this green and pleasant land.

A revealing look at the many conspiracy theories surrounding the death of the twentieth century's most destructive dictator.

A revealing look at the many conspiracy theories surrounding the death of the twentieth century's most destructive dictator.

Ginnungagap, the Gaping Abyss, was once what separated the realms of Ice and Fire, keeping them in balance and sparing the other realms from their ravages.