English Folk Tales of Coast and Sea

England is a maritime nation. Their folklore and history is peppered with tall tales of the high seas: mysteries of the great ocean, the unknown world beneath the surface of the salt sea, and the liminal coast where the sea-gods meet our lives on the land. Here is a collection of traditional folk tales from the coasts and seas of England. Lisa Schneidau retells the old stories with a contemporary twist: dragons and monsters, sailor heroes and ghost ships, mermaids and shapeshifters. Immerse yourself in these salty sea stories, and learn about England's heritage, magic and relationship to the mysterious ocean world that surrounds us.

• | Author: Lisa Schneidau
• | Publisher: History Press
• | Publication Date: May 20, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00192 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1803994231
• | ISBN-13: 9781803994239