Scottish Folklore by Raymond Lamont-Brown
This work provides an A-Z of locations throughout Scotland and the folklore associated with each place. It traces the roots and traditions of Scottish folklore, and discusses recurring themes and influences. The book also contains a guide to studying Scottish folklore, and a subject and location index. Scotland's greatest writers have been influenced by the country's abundance of customs, superstitions, ghost stories and folktales. Robert Burns, Walter Scott, James Hogg and Robert Louis Stevenson all used Scottish folklore in their work. Scotland has one of the richest folklore bases in the world, with input from the Celts, the Picts, the Scots, the Vikings and the Anglo Saxons. This selection of folklore combines gypsy-lore and Arthurian legends with tales of magical beasts and demons, and also material on the Dark and Medieval Ages. Raymond Lamont-Brown is also the author of "Scottish Witchcraft" (1992) and "Discovering Fife" (1992).
Raymond Lamont-Brown is a well-known author and lecturer, with a wide range of interests. During the 1960s he studied at the School of Oriental and African Studies at London University and lived for some time in Japan. Later he lectured at the universities of St Andrews and Dundee and is a regular contributor on BBC Radio Scotland. As well as writing a great deal of local history, Raymond Lamont-Brown has written books on Robert Burns, Mary, Queen of Scots, as well as several books of military history. He lives in Broughty Ferry.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781874744580 |
| ISBN 10 | 1874744580 |
| Title | Scottish Folklore |
| Author | Raymond Lamont Brown |
| Series | Traditional Scotland S |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Birlinn General |
| Year published | 2001-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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