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Stories of the elven tribes have been told throughout history, and for some people in the modern world, inexplicable brushes with elves continue to this day. This masterful work of storytelling and scholarship explores the fascinating history of elfland, sharing magical tales of elves and faeries from the Old Norse sagas, little-known Danish ballads, classical folktales, Tolkien s Mirkwood, and even personal, firsthand encounters. From the mound people of Luneburg Heath to the elf-maids of the Black Forest, The Lore of Old Elfland brings the shrouded activities of the elves into the light. With lovely recipes and crafts, this book also invites you to realize your own vision of elfland a vision that is sure to fill your spirit with mysterious wonders and strange delights.

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Elvish lore abounds in Linda Raedisch s charming volume, The Lore of Old Elfland, in which history and folklore are accompanied by generous doses of craft and fairy tale. Natalie Zaman, author of Color and Conjure

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LINDA RAEDISCH (New Providence, NJ) writes and lectures on a wide variety of arcane topics. She is a longtime library employee and professional crafts instructor who teaches classes on candle making, broom making, and other old-time homemaking arts.

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