Scottish Folk And Fairy Tales

By Dr Sarah Dunnigan
Category : International Fiction
Type : Hard Cover
Pages : 415

"Scotland is home to deep-rooted folk traditions. The tales collected here are full of magic, mischief and malevolence, with spirits and goblins, brownies and witches, kelpies and mer-folk. Meet the malicious daoine sith fairies, the hairy Gruagach and more in their enchanted, uncanny and otherworldly realms. FLAME TREE COLLECTOR'S EDITION: Presenting the foundations of modern imaginative literature, bringing the best and most influential works into a striking and collectable library."


Korean Ancient Origins

By Stella Xu
Category : Non Fiction / Mind, Body, Spirit
Type : Hard Cover
Pages : 415

"Korea's myths and folklore are rooted in the ancient history of a land inhabited since Neolithic times. With a new introduction and curated extracts, this book traces the development of this unique country, from the mythical founding of the first kingdom by Tan'gun, to the creation of the Korean alphabet in the Chosen period. FLAME TREE COLLECTOR'S EDITION: Presenting the foundations of modern imaginative literature, bringing the best and most influential works into a striking and collectable library."


Ancient Near East

By Matthias Adelhofer
Category : International Fiction
Type : Hard Cover
Pages : 415

"The ancient history of the Near East is captivating and diverse, covering Mesopotamia, Babylon, Assyria, Persia and Phoenicia. Focusing on the culture, politics and monarchies of these great kingdoms, this book gives a fascinating overview of the invention of writing, Cyrus the Great, and the rise and fall of Babylon-one of the first leading empires of the world. FLAME TREE COLLECTOR'S EDITION: Presenting the foundations of modern imaginative literature, bringing the best and most influential works into a striking and collectable library."


African Folk And Fairy Tales

By Lere Adeyemi
Category : International Fiction
Type : Hard Cover
Pages : 415

"African folk tales abound with life, magic and morality. Here you'll find stories of ogres and tricksters, gods and animals, and great heroes such as Liongo, from regions now part of modern nations such as Libya, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, Uganda and more, who inherit the mythic tales of ancient peoples. FLAME TREE COLLECTOR'S EDITION: Presenting the foundations of modern imaginative literature, bringing the best and most influential works into a striking and collectable library."


Celtic Ancient Origins

By Martin J Dougherty
Category : International Fiction
Type : Hard Cover
Pages : 415

"The ancient history of the enigmatic Celts spans from Ireland to Italy, from France to Greece. In this book, a fascinating picture is given of the origins, migrations, allegiances, society and culture, from the Hallstatt Era to Christianization, as well as the myths, literature and legacy of this wide-ranging group of peoples. FLAME TREE COLLECTOR'S EDITION: Presenting the foundations of modern imaginative literature, bringing the best and most influential works into a striking and collectable library."


Viking Folk And Fairy Tales

By Susie Hodge
Category : International Fiction
Type : Hard Cover
Pages : 415

"Famed seafaring Warriors of old, the Vikings ruled the waves of Europe and Scandinavia for hundreds of years, taking their stories wherever they went. This rich storytelling tradition gave rise to heroic sagas, legends of trolls and 'hidden people', fables, and tales of magic and adventure. FLAME TREE COLLECTOR'S EDITION: Presenting the foundations of modern imaginative literature, bringing the best and most influential works into a striking and collectable library."


Norse Myths And Legends

By Dr Luke John Murphy
Category : International Fiction
Type : Hard Cover
Pages : 415

"From the legends of Odin, Thor, Loki, Freya and all the gods of Asgard come 'The Treasure of the Dwarf King', 'How Thor Got His Hammer', 'Ragnarok' and many other thrilling tales of the Vikings and their Norse gods fighting a constant battle with nature, full of profound contrasts and unforgettable heroes. FLAME TREE COLLECTOR'S EDITION: Presenting the foundations of modern imaginative literature, bringing the best and most influential works into a striking and collectable library."


Indian Ancient Origins

By J K Jackson
Category : International Fiction
Type : Hard Cover
Pages : 415

"In the origins of Ancient India lie the seeds of gods and legends that populate the culture of the continent. With a new introduction and curated extracts, this book charts the origins of India's rich diversity, from the earliest migrations and the city of Harappa, through the Vedic period, to the dynasties of north and south. FLAME TREE COLLECTOR'S EDITION: Presenting the foundations of modern imaginative literature, bringing the best and most influential works into a striking and collectable library."


Japanese Myths And Legends

By J K Jackson
Category : International Fiction
Type : Hard Cover
Pages : 415

"From legends of creation and battle to tales of the sea, mirrors and tea, Japanese myth and folklore is delightful and enigmatic, full of tragic characters, spirits, gods and legendary creatures. It draws on Buddhist and Shinto traditions to explain the nature of the world and the heavenly status of the long line of emperors. FLAME TREE COLLECTOR'S EDITION: Presenting the foundations of modern imaginative literature, bringing the best and most influential works into a striking and collectable library."