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The islands of Britain and Ireland hold a rich heritage of plant
folklore and wisdom, from the magical yew tree to the bad-tempered
dandelion. Here are traditional tales about the trees and plants
that shape our landscapes and our lives through the seasons. They
explore the complex relationship between people and plants, in
lowlands and uplands, fields, bogs, moors, woodlands and towns.
Suitable for all ages, this is an essential collection of stories
for anyone interested in botany, the environment and our living
heritage.
Rivers and streams sculpt our landscape, and have connected our
communities throughout history, from mountain to estuary and to the
wide sea beyond. They give us water and food, trade and transport -
yet they have a life-force all of their own. In this collection of
traditional folk tales from wild rivers, lakes, and streams, Lisa
Schneidau retells old stories of danger and transformation, of
river goddesses, ghosts and the mysterious creatures that dwell in
the watery arteries of Britain and Ireland.
Once upon a time, most of Britain and Ireland was covered in
woodland. Many of the trees have been cleared, but our connection
with the wildwood remains. It is a place of danger, adventure and
transformation, where anything could happen. Here is a collection
of traditional folk tales of oak, ash and thorn; of hunting forests
and rebellion, timber and triumph in battle, wild ghosts and
woodwoses. Lisa Schneidau retells some of the old stories and
relates them to the trees and forests in the landscape of our
islands today.
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