Alan Bruford (94 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. All over the world traditional tales were told at the fireside until their place came to be taken by books, newspapers, radio and television. A.J. Bruford and D.A. MacDonald present an entertaining collection of the oral tales that have been passed down by generations of Scottish story-tellers, and have been recorded and collected by researchers from the School of Scottish Studies at the University of Edinburgh over the past fifty years.With almost a hundred tales, this is the most wide-ranging introduction available on this fascinating part of Scotland's heritage. Taken from a variety of sources, from the Hebridean Gaelic to the lowlands, this is an authoritative collection of tales that are divided by theme - tall tales, hero tales, legends of ghosts and evil spirits, clan feuds and much more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

paperback. Condition: Near Fine. and other Scots traditional tales. Selected and edited by AB. 1st ed. Aberdeen U.P. 1982. Stiff pictorial wraps. Corner bent, else near fine.

Paperback. Condition: New. New Edition. All over the world traditional tales used to be told at the fireseide until their place came to be taken by books, newspapers, radio and television. This is an entertaining collection from Scotland, recorded and collected by researchers from the School of Scottish Studies at Edinburgh University over the past fifty years. Taken from a variety of sources, from the Hebridean Gaelic tradition to recordings of Lowland cairds (travelling people), some are well-known tales which have equivalents in other cultures and languages, whilst others are unique to Scotland.The tales are arranged by theme: - tall tales - hero tales - legends of ghosts and evil spirits - tales of fate and religion - fairies and sea-folk - children's tales - trickster tales - tales of clan feuds - robber tales This is a welcome reprint of a book that quickly established itself as a classic. It was previously published by Polygon.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. New Edition. All over the world traditional tales used to be told at the fireseide until their place came to be taken by books, newspapers, radio and television. This is an entertaining collection from Scotland, recorded and collected by researchers from the School of Scottish Studies at Edinburgh University over the past fifty years. Taken from a variety of sources, from the Hebridean Gaelic tradition to recordings of Lowland cairds (travelling people), some are well-known tales which have equivalents in other cultures and languages, whilst others are unique to Scotland.The tales are arranged by theme: - tall tales - hero tales - legends of ghosts and evil spirits - tales of fate and religion - fairies and sea-folk - children's tales - trickster tales - tales of clan feuds - robber tales This is a welcome reprint of a book that quickly established itself as a classic. It was previously published by Polygon.…

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. pp. 81-120.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. pp. 41-80.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. pp. 241-280.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. pp. 121-160.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 36 pp. includes index to volumes 1-8.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. pp. 233-268.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. pp 201-232.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. pp. 101-132.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. pp. 69-100.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. pp. 33-68.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Paperback book & text in VERY GOOD CONDITION, tight, neat, bright, clean but for the name of previous owner on the title page. Cover in GOOD CONDITION, tips slightly curled, edge wear with some signs of use. First Edition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.