Irish Fairy Legends

by Thomas Crofton Croker

Book Overview

Come sit by the fire -- a world of enchantment awaits you in this treasury of classic Irish stories by folklorist T. Crofton Croker. From 1812 to 1816, he roamed southern Ireland, listening to his countrymen's stories of pixies, leprechauns, and other supernatural creatures. The result is one of the first collections of Irish fairy tales on record -- and it's often considered the finest. Told in plain but colorful language with charming illustrations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486468143
• ISBN13: 9780486468143
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.3"