Great Fairy Tales of Ireland

Compiled by Mary McGarry
Illustrated by Richard Hook

A beautifully illustrated collection of classic Irish fairy tales, folklore and Celtic legends. This attractive hardback edition features superb artwork by Richard Hook and includes traditional stories from some of Ireland's best-known writers and storytellers, including Lady Wilde, Douglas Hyde, Joseph Jacobs and others.

A lovely addition for collectors of Irish folklore, mythology, Celtic studies or vintage illustrated books.

Book Details

• Title: Great Fairy Tales of Ireland
• Compiler: Mary McGarry
• Illustrator: Richard Hook
• Publisher: Wolfe Publishing Ltd.
• First published: 1973
• Format: Hardback
• ISBN/SBN: 7234 0523 9

Contents include

• The Fairies
• The Captive Piper
• Two Tales of Leprechauns
• The Magic Shilling
• The Leprechaun of Carrigadrohid
• The Phouka
• Fair, Brown and Trembling
• The Well of D'Yerree-in-Dowd
• Country-Under-Wave
• The Enchanted Island
  …and more.

Condition

Very good vintage condition.

• Clean, bright covers with attractive original artwork.
• Binding is firm.
• Pages are clean with no writing or highlighting noted.
• Light age-related wear consistent with age.
• Please see all photographs as they form part of the description.

A wonderful gift for anyone interested in Irish mythology, fairy lore or Celtic history.

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