Book description
Devon is a county rich in history and folklore, the roots of which
lie in the beliefs of ancient Celtic inhabitants. Long ago, whilst
middle England was converted to Christianity, the Celtic people of the
edge-lands were still Druids. With no explanation offered for the
cycles of hardship and abundance, a large amount of folklore and
superstition emerged. Moulded by the land, weather and generations of
people's attempts to make sense of the world, these thirty tales are
full of Devonshire wit and wisdeom, and tell of the strange and
macabre; memories of magic and otherworlds; and proud recollections of
folk history. The captivating stories, brought to life with unique
illustrations from the author, will be enjoyed by readers time and again.
