Barbaric Tales Of Fiona Macleod (1897)

Barbaric Tales of Fiona Macleod is a collection of short stories written by William Sharp under the pseudonym Fiona Macleod. The book was first published in 1897 and contains fifteen stories that are set in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The stories are filled with mythical creatures, supernatural events, and the beauty of nature.The book begins with a story titled ""The Sin-Eater"" which tells the story of a man who is hired to eat the sins of the dead. Other stories in the book include ""The Washer of the Ford"" which tells the story of a woman who washes the clothes of those who are about to die, ""The Last Supper"" which tells the story of a man who meets a beautiful woman in the woods, and ""The White Heron"" which tells the story of a man who falls in love with a beautiful heron.The stories in Barbaric Tales of Fiona Macleod are filled with vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and the people who live there. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of Scottish folklore and mythology, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Scotland.The Song Of The Sword; The Flight Of The Culdees; Mircath; The Laughter Of The Queen; The Harping Of Cravetheen; Ahez The Pale; Silk O������� Thekine; Cathal Of The Woods; The Washer Of The Ford.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.