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The Secret Lore of London: The city´s forgotten stories and mythology
John Matthews
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Description for The Secret Lore of London: The city´s forgotten stories and mythology
Paperback. An unusual collection of diverse works on the many legends of London. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; HBJD1; HBTB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
With a foreword by Iain Sinclair. London is an ancient city, whose foundation dates back literally thousands of years into the legendary prehistory of these islands. Not surprisingly it has accumulated a large number of stories, both historic and mythical, during this period, many of which, though faithfully recorded at the time, have lain almost forgotten in dusty libraries throughout the city. The Secret Lore of London is a guide to the legends, including a discussion of their importance as part of the oral tradition of Britain, combining Prehistoric, Celtic, Arthurian, ... Read more
With a foreword by Iain Sinclair. London is an ancient city, whose foundation dates back literally thousands of years into the legendary prehistory of these islands. Not surprisingly it has accumulated a large number of stories, both historic and mythical, during this period, many of which, though faithfully recorded at the time, have lain almost forgotten in dusty libraries throughout the city. The Secret Lore of London is a guide to the legends, including a discussion of their importance as part of the oral tradition of Britain, combining Prehistoric, Celtic, Arthurian, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473620247
SKU
V9781473620247
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99-50
About John Matthews
John Matthews has written widely on Arthurian, Celtic and Mythic London respectively. He is best known as an authority on the history and myths of King Arthur, as well as Druidry, Faery Lore and Celtic Shamanism. He is the author of 90 books including the New York Times bestseller Pirates. He has worked as an historical advisor on films such ... Read more
Reviews for The Secret Lore of London: The city´s forgotten stories and mythology
A fascinating look at how our ancestors viewed their streets, and a guide to the sites of legends and myths.
History Revealed
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History Revealed
I have to say that I am delighted that the best material from The Aquarian Guide has been given a new lease of life, letting new readers enjoy a collection of wonderful essays that have been ... Read more