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Gossip from the forest : the tangled roots of our forests and fairytales
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Gossip from the forest : the tangled roots of our forests and fairytales

by Sarah Maitland, Adam Lee

Combining nature writing, history, and folklore, this book explores the connection between woodlands and traditional fairytales. It features seasonal journeys through British forests, accompanied by photographs and imaginative retellings of classic stories.

Accession 19771 ISBN 9781847084309 Publisher Granta
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