Description: Express Shipping Worldwide is Free Celtic Myth and Legend - Poetry and RomanceWith Illustrations in Colour & Monochrome after Paintings by J. H. F. Bacon & other ArtistsBy Charles Squire Published by The Gresham Publishing Company Limited, London, no date but 1917Rare in this complete conditionOften the binding is loose and some plates missing - not this copy - a fine copyWith a colour frontispiece with the original tissue guard, and three further full page colour one-sided plates, and 20 black and white full page one-sided plates. The legends of ancient Britain retain a profound allure for readers around the world, assuring a warm reception for this introduction to the colorful pageant of Celtic myth. Its wondrous tales range from the oft-told deeds of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table to the less-familiar adventures of the mighty Finn and his Fenians, Ulster's Champions of the Red Branch, and other figures from the Gaelic pantheon. Tracing the exploits of kings and saints back to their earliest origins, the author reveals the pagan roots beneath the medieval Christianity and follows the stories' transformations into the fairy tales of the Victorian age. Minimal use of scholarly notes and a highly accessible style make this reader-friendly volume an ideal steppingstone in the path toward the magic cauldron of Celtic myth.Celtic myth & legend is one of the first compact compilations of the mythical, legendary, and poetic traditions of the Gaelic and British Celts. Squire includes an introductory essay on the importance of Celtic mythology, the religion of the ancient Britons and Druidism, and the sources of knowledge of the Celtic mythology. He divides the tales into three main sections: The Gaelic Gods and Their Stories the British Gods and Their Stories Survivals of the Celtic Paganism.In the publisher's original cloth binding, in 450 pages. Top edge of the pages are gilt.There are splits and loss to the cloth only at the very top of the spine, otherwise there is almost no shelfwear. There is no foxing at all. There is very light sunning to the spine. There are no previous owners' names or inscriptions. The plates are bright, fresh and crisp - pristine. There are no missing, stained, damaged, creased or loose pages. The block and binding are solid. It is complete and original. Measures 15cm x 22cm x 5cm. EXPRESS SHIPPING AND HANDLING is Free WorldwideAll items are securely and well packed. Thank you for viewing my item.
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Binding: Hardcover
Type: Book
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Original/Reproduction: Original
Author: Donald A. MacKenzie
Publisher: The Gresham Publishing Company Limited
Subject: Legends
Character Family: Myths
Year Printed: 1917
Original/Facsimile: Original
Sub-Subject: Occult
