Once upon a time, most of Britain and Ireland was covered in woodland. Many of the trees have been cleared, but our connection with the wildwood remains. It is a place of danger, adventure and transformation, where anything could happen. Here is a collection of traditional folk tales of oak, ash and thorn; of hunting forests and rebellion, timber and triumph in battle, wild ghosts and woodwoses. Lisa Schneidau retells some of the old stories and relates them to the trees and forests in the landscape of our islands today.
Lisa Schneidau has an MSc in Ecology and has worked for over 20 years for Wildlife Trusts across the UK, in roles including farm advisor, botanical surveyor, political lobbyist and spokesperson, and conservation director. She divides her time between storytelling projects and managing wildlife projects for Devon Wildlife Trust. She leads the South Devon story circle and runs regular storytelling events on Dartmoor. Recent projects include touring a storytelling performance about commons and land ownership (The Tangle of the Commons) and wildflower story walks. Her website is www.lisaschneidau.co.uk.
Title: Woodland Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland
Author: Lisa Schneidau
ISBN: 9780750990110
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Publisher: The History Press Ltd
Publication Date: 2020-09-30
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Weight: 0.5051 kg
Engrossing and enchanting and sometimes very entertaining.