A delightful collection of fairy stories by Grace C Floyd and others that is charmingly illustrated by black and white plates and line drawings of the cherubic, dimpled toddlers of Attwell.
From the primordial gods who shaped the cosmos to the legendary heroes whose exploits have inspired countless generations, this introduction to the captivating world of classical mythology defines the tales of Ancient Greece and Rome.
Lyrebirds are native to Australia and were only scientifically documented in the late 18th Century and are still the subject of exhaustive study to this day.
This vintage book contains a treatise on the subject of werewolves written by Montague Summers, exploring evidence for their existence found in British historical records, literature, and folklore.
Them is an eye-opening, outrageously funny exploration of extremism, which makes both author and reader think twice about the looking-glass world of 'us' and 'them' .
'Funny and thought provoking' - Financial TimesFascinated by madness, strange behaviour and the human mind, Jon Ronson has spent his life exploring mysterious events and meeting extraordinary people.
This collection, Tales and Legends from India, features thirteen classic tales from the East - including 'The Noose of Fate', 'The Adventurous Brethren', 'The Flute Player', and 'The Hard-Hearted Princess'.
My Book of Favourite Fairy Tales is a wonderful collection of classic fairy tales such as 'Cinderella', 'Little Snow White', 'Little Red Riding Hood', 'Sleeping Beauty', 'Hansel and Gretel', 'Bluebeard', 'Thumbelina', and 'Beauty and the Beast'.
A timeless exploration of the rich and colourful world of ancient mythology, offering an accessible and informative introduction to the legendary stories that have shaped Western culture and literature for centuries.
The stories in this edition of 'Japanese Fairy Tales and Legends' include: 'The Land of the Rising Sun', 'The Old Man who made Withered Trees to Bloom', 'The Marriage of the Rat's Daughter', 'The Story of Raiko and the Deamon', and many more.
The Story of Hansel and Gretel - & Other Tales By The Brothers Grimm is a fantastic collection of stories, decorated with Arthur Rackham's splendid illustrations.
**AS FEATURED ON HOAXED PODCAST**This definitive book delves into why so many people are ready to believe in conspiracy theories, and the damage it can cause.
FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FINGERPRINTS OF THE GODS AND CREATOR OF NETFLIX'S ANCIENT APOCALYPSE 'Nail-biting' SUNDAY EXPRESS'An intellectual whodunit by a do-it-yourself sleuth' GUARDIAN___________________________________The greatest secret of the last 3000 years is about to be shattered.
The author of the Oxford Illustrated History of Witchcraft and Magic unveils the history of witches in one of southwest England's most spiritual sites.
The Dark Side of Japan is a collection of folk tales, black magic, protection spells, monsters and other dark interpretations of life and death from Japanese folklore.