These lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties are vividly retold by local storyteller Kirsty Hartsiotis. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these thirty stories from Wiltshire reflect the wisdom of the county and its people. From the Giant's Dance to the Great Western Railway, no stone is left unturned to discover the roots of the county. Discover the Moonraker's passages and Merlin's trickery, dabchicks and the devil, the flying monk of Malmesbury and a canal ghost story. These tales have all stood the test of time, and remain classic texts that will be enjoyed time and again by modern readers.

About the Author
KIRSTY HARTSIOSIS is a member of the storytelling company Fire Springs, with whom she has co-produced many shows. She came to storytelling with a lifelong love of folklore and history, having trained in history of art and medieval studies, and has a particular interest in telling stories for the heritage industry, in which she's worked for fifteen years interpreting history for wide audiences. She specialises in stories drawn from the past - whether from history, art, science or myths. From 2005-08 Kirsty was the curator at Swindon Museum & Art Gallery. She lives in Stroud.


Book Information
ISBN 9780752457369
Author Kirsty Hartsiotis
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint The History Press Ltd
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 210g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 10mm