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The Romani (also spelled Romany), or Roma, are an ethnicity of Indian origin, living mostly in Europe and the Americas.

This book contains an account of the legends of Maui, a demi-god whose story probably contains a larger number of unique and ancient myths than that of any other legendary character in the mythology of any nation.

The Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales from the Old French contains a collection of stories, adapted and translated by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch.

Originally published in 1919, Some British Ballads is a collection of verses and narratives illustrated by Arthur Rackham.

Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations is stunning work, produced in the midst of the First World War, by a true genius of illustration.

This vintage book contains a fascinating and insightful chronicle of American life in the reign of the Georges.

The Fairy Book - The Best Popular Fairy Stories was originally published in 1913.

'Folk Tales of Bengal' is a wonderful collection of classic stories, containing thirty-two colour illustrations, by Warwick Goble.

The legends of Norse mythology are famous for including Odin, Thor and Loki and the battles they fought and the adventures they enjoyed.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

The philosophy of Rumplestiltskin was delivered as a lecture to the esteemed members of the Folklore Society.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive encyclopaedia of ancient Scandinavian mythology.

This vintage work contains a collection of the customs, usages, and ceremonies used among gypsies, as regards fortune-telling, witch-doctoring, love-philtering, and other sorcery, illustrated by many anecdotes and instances, taken either from works as yet very little known to the English reader or from personal experiences.

This short book on fortune telling, is an essential read if you want to learn about cartomancy.

This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This early work by Arthur Conan Doyle was originally published in 1929 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive encyclopedia of the folk-lore of Lancashire.

This vintage book contains a fascinating account of the history of north America, being an exploration of the legends and traditions of its early settlers.

Discover the captivating worlds of Ancient Greece and Rome in this detailed introduction to the age-old deities, festivals, and legendary tales that have shaped Western mythology and culture.

Tales of Passed Times' is a collection of Charles Perrault's fairy tales, accompanied by the beautiful illustrations of Charles Robinson.

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'Tales of Passed Times' is a collection of Charles Perrault's fairy tales, accompanied by the beautiful illustrations of John Austen.

This early work by W.

The legend of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar also known as El Cid is a huge part of the Spanish psyche and the epic tale of his victories against the moors is the subject of the oldest extant Spanish epic poem.

These are wonderful examples of early Hindu writing, with tales showing people how to live ideal lives as husbands, wives kings and servants.

This volume features a series of historical and informative publications delving into the dark and mysterious subject of demonology.

A republication of the 1897 edition.

A scientific history of gemstones and crystals around the world.

A comprehensive guide to the main varieties of birthstones, including their properties and structure.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

A classic volume of ancient Welsh myths and folk tales.

"e;The Werewolf - Lycanthropy"e; is a vintage treatise on the subject of werewolves written by Montague Summers, exploring evidence for their existence found in historical records, literature, folklore, etc.

Augustus Montague Summers (1880 - 1948) was an English clergyman and author most famous for his studies on vampires, witches and werewolves-all of which he believed to be very much real.

In the dark heart of Germany, a master of forbidden arts has returned from the grave.

This book is the Helen of Troy addition of the "e;Influential Women in History"e; series.

This beginner's guide to tarot cards includes a history of the practice, a short summary of the methods used by the greatest diviners, and an introduction to reading the cards.

"e;Apparitions; or, The Mystery of Ghosts, Hobgoblins, and Haunted Houses"e; is a collection of amusing real-life stories relating to supposed ghost encounters and supernatural experiences.

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.

In this compelling work on Flat Earth Theory, David Waldo Scott uses a collection of scripture, reason, and fact to argue against the idea that the earth is a planet.

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.

A collection of myths and legends from the Torres Straits that lie between Australia and Papua New Guinea.

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.