Books tagged: folktales and fables

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Indian Fairy Tales    by Joseph Jacobs
Price: $1.99 USD. 71140 words. Published by john Halsted on July 11, 2010. .

Some have declared that India is the home of the fairy tale, and that all European fairy tales have been brought from thence by crusaders, Mongol missionaries, Gipsies, Jews, traders, and travellers. Jacobs has selected the best from the sub-continent from the Jatakas to the folk-tales of Kashmir. In this volume we find stories about Punchkin, the evil magician, the magic fiddle and more.
Legends and Stories of Ireland    by Samuel Lover
Price: $1.99 USD. 81380 words. Published by john Halsted on July 12, 2010. .

After a recitation of a few tales at a dinner party, Samuel Lover was convinced to publish two of them. The favourable reception of these tales resulted in Irish Stories and Legends, an exquisite and exceptional volume of Irish folklore. Staying true to the originals, Samuel Lover presented these stories as though they were being presented in the vernacular.
Popular Tales of the West Highlands Vol. 2    by John F Campbell
Price: $1.99 USD. 82610 words. Published by john Halsted on July 12, 2010. .

This 2nd volume contains more Scottish ursgeuln, or tales, plus a fifty riddles from the Western Highlands of Scotland. While something magical occurs in the tales these are the tales that were used to teach the lessons of life in Olde Scotland. A proportion of the sale from the sale of this book will be donated to the Princes Trust.
The Sandman    by Karen Woodward
Price: Free! 3920 words. Published on January 21, 2011. .

Seven year old Maria and her parents go on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation at a world famous resort. When all the sand disappears from the beach leaving nothing but mud and rock will Maria be able to discover the culprit and get the sand back before the Ordin's vacation is ruined?
Caverns, Cauldrons, and Concealed Creatures 3rd Edition    by Wm. Michael Mott
Price: $4.99 USD. 100290 words. Published by Grave Distractions Publications  on September 10, 2011. .

This is the first book of its kind to examine the striking similarities between folklore,religious,mythic,new age,fictional,and first-hand eyewitness and historical accounts of anomalous beings,entities,cryptids,hidden civilizations,and related anomalies. From ancient myths to modern experiences this is the comprehensive work on underground mythologies. Illustrated/expanded 3rd edition text.
Icelandic Fairy and Folktales    by Jack Turbes
Price: $5.00 USD. 62790 words. Published on December 6, 2011. .

An English translation of the 1919 German compilation of old Icelandic short tales and legends originally published by Åge Avenstrup & Elisabeth Treitel. Most of these tales take place in actual locales in Iceland that still exist today, so most of these tales now include pictures of places in which these tales are set.
Leipreachán    by Abigail Fero
Price: $0.99 USD. 3140 words. Published by Black Shire Publishing  on March 16, 2012. .

The worst day of the year, March 17th, dawned bright and beautiful. After a cruel twist, March 17th may be the day to save his sanity. Warning: Leipreacháns.
The Adventures of Nihu    by Omoruyi Uwuigiaren
Price: $3.00 USD. 38300 words. Published on May 14, 2012. .

Nihu is falsely accused of a crime and is banished to the Lonely Forest. He is challenged with a mission by a magical character. As brave Nihu quests to fulfill the mission and gain his freedom, he is sucked into a world inside of a stone, visits a powerful ruler in an underwater city, and makes friends with a group of refugees only a hero could love.