In this lovely and informative book, Carolyn White delves into one of the most intriguing aspects of Irish folklore, the otherworld of fairies. Whether you're a true believer or not, it's impossible not to be seduced by the details of their universe, as White covers everything from the central question of the numerous varieties of fairies to more detailed inquiries about what they eat, where they live, and what happens when a fairy and a mortal fall in love. This is the ultimate guide to the Wee People, from cluricauns and ...
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In this lovely and informative book, Carolyn White delves into one of the most intriguing aspects of Irish folklore, the otherworld of fairies. Whether you're a true believer or not, it's impossible not to be seduced by the details of their universe, as White covers everything from the central question of the numerous varieties of fairies to more detailed inquiries about what they eat, where they live, and what happens when a fairy and a mortal fall in love. This is the ultimate guide to the Wee People, from cluricauns and leprechauns, to Silkies, Banshees, and Pookas. Chapters include: Fairies and the Devil, Fairy Clothes and Appearance, Immortality of Fairies, and How to Provoke a Fairy. Filled with entertaining stories and interesting details, A History of Irish Fairies will delight any reader who has ever been curious about this whimsical facet of Irish culture.
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Add this copy of A History of Irish Fairies to cart. $3.87, very good condition, Sold by Books-FYI rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from cadiz, KY, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Carroll & Graf Publishers.
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Like New. Size: 7x5x0; A trade paperback in excellent condition, clean with a tight binding and an unmarked text. From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours, with a tracking number and delivery confirmation.
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Inge Bourke cover. Near Fine. Book 1211 CF shelf. NOT ex-library. Slim trade paperback, pictorial white covers, 4 pgs ads. Not an illustrated edition. NO names, clean text. Irish price sticker back cover.
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Good. Pages are clean with normal wear. May have limited markings & or highlighting within pages & or cover. May have some wear & creases on the cover. The spine may also have minor wear. May not include CD DVD access code or any other supplemental materials.
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Add this copy of A History of Irish Fairies to cart. $10.44, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Mercier Press.
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Very Good+ Book. 12mo-over 6æ-7æ" tall. Trade paperback. 84 pages plus 6 pages of publisher's ads appended. Third edition. An introduction to Ireland's fairy realm, divided into four sections: General Fairy Information; Relations Between Mortals and Fairies; The Solitary Fairies; Of Time and Place. The author has a Ph.d. in comparative literature and brings a scholars eye to the various tales and myths which populate Irish folklore. No previous ownership marks. No spine crease. A few minor abrasions to rear cover, else a clean, square, unmarked copy. Very good+.
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Fine. Collectiible Fine Condition Trade Paperback Clean 84 pages. NOT a library copy. Published in ireland The Mercier Press. This concise excellent study is not condescending on the subject of the "Fairy Faith"." See our Three Geese in Flight Celtic Book Scans for Cover and the Table of Contents.
