On The Ignis Fatuus

On The Ignis Fatuus Or Will-O-The-Wisp, And The Fairies (1846)

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Publisher's Synopsis

""On The Ignis Fatuus: Or Will-O-The-Wisp, And The Fairies"" is a book written by Jabez Allies and published in 1846. The book explores the phenomenon of the will-o'-the-wisp, also known as the ignis fatuus, and the folklore surrounding fairies. Allies delves into the history and possible explanations for the mysterious lights that appear in marshy areas at night, as well as the various beliefs and stories surrounding fairies in different cultures. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to further illustrate the topics discussed. Overall, ""On The Ignis Fatuus: Or Will-O-The-Wisp, And The Fairies"" is a fascinating exploration of two intriguing and mystical elements of folklore and mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781104198947
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 56
Weight: 97g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 3mm