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Lisa Schneidau
Goodreads Author
Born
The United Kingdom
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Member Since
May 2020
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Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland
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2018
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6 editions
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Woodland Folk Tales
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2020
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4 editions
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River Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland
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English Folk Tales of Coast and Sea
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"When I was a child, being around nature was a magical thing. Every plant and weed had a tale to tell, every tree and spiteful thistle had its own story and folklore. I've been lucky in one way, I've never lost that appreciation and vital link. We liv"
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"Man I just really love folk tales"
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"Another wonderful and whimsical collection of Folk Tales. Lisa’s retellings are such a joy to read and get lost in. With a mixture of history, ecology and fiction this book was just what I needed."
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“In the old days, there were bogles, the horrid things, creeping in the darkness, ready to take people. And even in the daytime, when there weren't bogles, people were always fretting about them, or something or other else -- or the Church was worrying for them. The priests were always on at people about their souls, and between hell and the bogles, people's minds were never easy.”
― Botanical Folk Tales Of Britain And Ireland
― Botanical Folk Tales Of Britain And Ireland
“I’d like to think the old stories would be cheering us on. Most land, if left alone, will return to woodland naturally over time, and we would be wise to allow more space for wild processes and wild places in these beloved islands. As we travel such uncertain times, and learn to change and adapt, there will be new woodland stories to tell. I hope you find inspiration here for the journey ahead.”
― Woodland Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland
― Woodland Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland
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