Journalist Spence recalls his summers at an opulent Adirondack Great Camp owned by his patrician Kentucky grandfather. Named Woodwil, after Woodrow Wilson, the camp was one of a number such establishm
Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria, originally published in November 1916, is a beautiful book that includes explanations of Babylonian and Assyrian legends and myths as well as the myths them
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that ev
Spence (1874-1955) was one of the most prolific, if not always considered the most reliable, folklorists of his period. Here a slender volume explores the origin of the Druids and their associations w
Rich collection of tales inspired by the mystery and romance of one of the most storied rivers in Europe. Includes the Niebelungenlied as well as legends of Odin, Brunhild, and many more. 24 illustrat
Rich anthology of the myths and legends of the Algonquins, Iroquois, Pawnees, and Sioux, prefaced by an extensive historical and ethnological commentary. Simply written tales of warrior rivalries, ste
Spence (1874-1955) wrote five books about Atlantis, and this one is considered his best. He sifted through a tremendous body of research in fields from mythology and comparative religion to geography,
Rich compilation of age-old stories of fairies, sprites and demons; tales of the black arts, Arthurian romances, Breton lays of Marie de France, much more. 36 illustrations by W. Otway Cannell.
Scottish journalist and poet Spence (1874-1955) was not a high scholar, nor an adept with access to the secret teaching of any particular tradition, nor an especially outstanding writer. So the eterna
Drawn from the legends of the Algonquins, Iroquois, Sioux, Pawnee, and Northern and Northwestern Indians, these enchanting tales offer rich insights into tribal character and beliefs. The stories, sel
