Fairies: The Myths, Legends, & Lore by Skye Alexander (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Fairies by Skye Alexander Synopsis coming soon....... FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An enchanting treasury of fairy lore!Around the corner, behind the bushes, and just out of sight...fairies have spent hundreds of years weaving their way in and out of our homes and gardens to spread their magic. Featuring folklore, mythology, and poetry from around the world, this lovely collection reveals these ethereal spirits extraordinary powers and the history behind their existence. From the case of the Cottingley fairies in the early twentieth century, whose photographs fooled thousands (including Arthur Conan Doyle), to the mischievous fairies found in Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream, the fascinating stories surrounding these magical sprites are sure to captivate anyone who has ever dreamed of catching one hiding deep within her flowerbed. Whether youre interested in exploring the history and culture or just want to learn more about fairies powers and trickery, youll love plunging into the enchanting tales that bring these whimsical creatures to life.Complete with hundreds of lovely illustrations, Fairies reveals the magnificent beauty of these mesmerizing sprites as well as their knack for causing mischief. Author Biography Skye Alexander is the award-winning author of more than thirty fiction and nonfiction books, including Your Goddess Year, The Only Tarot Book Youll Ever Need, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft, The Modern Witchcraft Spell Book, The Modern Witchcraft Grimoire, The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot, and The Modern Witchcraft Book of Love Spells. Her stories have been published in anthologies internationally, and her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages. The Discovery Channel featured her in the TV special, Secret Stonehenge, doing a ritual at Stonehenge. She divides her time between Texas and Massachusetts. Review "I love this book now, and I wouldve loved it as a child.... The perfect resource for readers young and old who are fascinated by fairies and the folklore surrounding them." --YA Book Central Long Description An enchanting treasury of fairy lore! Around the corner, behind the bushes, and just out of sight...fairies have spent hundreds of years weaving their way in and out of our homes and gardens to spread their magic. Featuring folklore, mythology, and poetry from around the world, this lovely collection reveals these ethereal spirits extraordinary powers and the history behind their existence. From the case of the Cottingley fairies in the early twentieth century, whose photographs fooled thousands (including Arthur Conan Doyle), to the mischievous fairies found in Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream , the fascinating stories surrounding these magical sprites are sure to captivate anyone who has ever dreamed of catching one hiding deep within her flowerbed. Whether youre interested in exploring the history and culture or just want to learn more about fairies powers and trickery, youll love plunging into the enchanting tales that bring these whimsical creatures to life. Complete with hundreds of lovely illustrations, Fairies reveals the magnificent beauty of these mesmerizing sprites as well as their knack for causing mischief. Review Quote "I love this book now, and I wouldve loved it as a child.... The perfect resource for readers young and old who are fascinated by fairies and the folklore surrounding them." --YA Book Central Details ISBN1440573050 Author Skye Alexander Short Title FAIRIES Pages 224 Publisher Adams Media Corporation Language English ISBN-10 1440573050 ISBN-13 9781440573057 Media Book Format Hardcover Residence Gloucester, MA, US Illustrations Yes Year 2014 Imprint Adams Media Corporation Place of Publication Holbrook, MA Country of Publication United States DEWEY 398.2 Publication Date 2014-03-14 Subtitle The Myths, Legends, & Lore NZ Release Date 2014-03-14 US Release Date 2014-03-14 UK Release Date 2014-03-14 AU Release Date 2014-03-13 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78591112;

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