Retells sixteen tales of the faery from the Celtic lands, some in the form of poems and songs.
A children's librarian and storyteller whose ancestors came from the Outer Hebrides Islands of Scotland, McNeil retells 16 tales of the faery from the Celtic lands, some in the form of poems and songs (with score) from the Hebrides. Her bibliography lists not sources but other volumes of stories. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Delve into a world of kelpies, mermaids, selkies, ghosts, warlords, and fairies. This collection gives you Celtic tales, previously unrecorded or found only in obscure compilations. Tales from Scotland, Ireland, and Wales are supported by a brief history of the Celts, a glossary of the Gaelic integrated in the stories, an appendix of superstitions about fairy protection, and bibliographies. Seventeen ballads collected almost one hundred years ago and excerpts from the author's journal of travels in Scotland make this book a unique and valuable resource.
