{"product_id":"land-of-mist-and-magic-philip-parker-9780712355148","title":"Land of Mist and Magic: The Myths and Legends That Shaped Britain","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Philip Parker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0712355146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780712355148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e British Library\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Philip Parker","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48454415646975,"sku":"9780712355148","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_233c5357-bccf-4cf7-9b87-ecc5885add35.jpg?v=1777306100","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/land-of-mist-and-magic-philip-parker-9780712355148","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}