{"product_id":"land-of-mist-and-magic-the-myths-and-legends-that-shaped-britain-hardcover","title":"Land of Mist and Magic: The Myths and Legends That Shaped Britain - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhilip Parker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBritain is a land steeped in legend. From the Scottish islands to the valleys of Wales and the coves of Cornwall, scarcely a hill, spring, or churchyard exists without its own tale of mythical creatures, enchanted encounters, or glimpses into another world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLand of Mist and Magic\u003c\/i\u003e gathers and retells these stories of ghosts, fairy changelings, and demon dogs woven deep into the landscape, alongside the enduring legends of figures such as King Arthur, Beowulf, and Robin Hood, who stand on the threshold between myth and recorded history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach section opens with historical context exploring the origins and evolution of the myths, followed by beautifully crafted retellings. The volume is richly illustrated with material drawn from the British Library's exceptional collection of manuscripts and printed works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisually striking and filled with stirring, surprising tales, \u003ci\u003eLand of Mist and Magic\u003c\/i\u003e is a treasure trove of the stories that have shaped Britain's cultural imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilip Parker\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, consultant, and publisher specializing in cartography and ancient and medieval history. He studied history at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe British History Puzzle Book\u003c\/i\u003e (2021), \u003ci\u003eThe History of Britain in Maps\u003c\/i\u003e (2016), and the \u003ci\u003eDK Eyewitness Companion Guide to World History\u003c\/i\u003e (2010).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a publisher, he previously ran \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48746626941149,"sku":"9780712355148","price":60.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/tdkJm2eeXR9780712355148.webp?v=1789887021","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/land-of-mist-and-magic-the-myths-and-legends-that-shaped-britain-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}