Tales of the Picts

Tales of the Picts - Luath Storyteller Series

2nd edition

Paperback (01 Apr 2016)

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Publisher's Synopsis

For many centuries the people of Scotland have told stories of their ancestors, a mysterious tribe called the Picts.

This ancient Celtic-speaking people, who fought off the might of the Roman Empire, are perhaps best known for their Symbol Stones - images carved into standing stones left scattered across Scotland, many of which have their own stories. Here for the first time these tales are gathered together with folk memories of bloody battles, chronicles of warriors and priestesses, saints and supernatural beings.

From Shetland to the border with England, these ancient memories of Scotland's original inhabitants have flourished since the nation's earliest days and now are told afresh, shedding new light on our ancient past.

About the Publisher

Luath Press

Luath Press takes its name from Robert Burns, whose little collie Luath (Gael., swift or nimble) tripped up Jean Armour at a wedding and gave him the chance to speak to the woman who was to be his wife and the abiding love of his life. Burns called one of The Twa Dogs Luath after Cuchullin's hunting dog in Ossian's Fingal . Luath Press was established in 1981 in the heart of Burns country, and is now based a few steps up the road from Burns' first lodgings on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Luath offers you distinctive writing with a hint of unexpected pleasures.

Book information

ISBN: 9781910021958
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
Imprint: Luath Press
Pub date:
Edition: 2nd edition
DEWEY: 398.209411
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 185
Weight: 174g
Height: 177mm
Width: 110mm
Spine width: 16mm