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Finding Arthur  
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Finding Arthur
By Adam Ardrey  Follow this Author
World History, General Nonfiction

Was England's legendary king actually Scottish? Finding Arthur chronicles writer and activist Adam Ardrey's unlikely quest to uncover the secret of Scotland’s greatest conqueror, which has been hidden in plain sight for centuries. 

 
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Old Thiess, a Livonian Werewolf  
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Old Thiess, a Livonian Werewolf
By Carlo Ginzburg  Follow this Author Bruce Lincoln  Follow this Author
World History, General Nonfiction

A 17th-century peasant, Old Thiess claimed to be a werewolf, not a monster but a divine protector. This groundbreaking book presents the trial transcript, sparking a scholarly debate about the nature of this extraordinary case. By examining different historical perspectives, it challenges our understanding of folklore, religion, and the power dynamics of the past.

 
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Catarina the Wise and Other Wondrous Sicilian Folk & Fairy Tales  
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Catarina the Wise and Other Wondrous Sicilian Folk & Fairy Tales
By Giuseppe Pitre  Follow this Author
Fiction, General Nonfiction

A collection of fifty Sicilian folk and fairy tales edited and translated by noted folklore scholar Jack Zipes. Featuring new, original illustrations, this book is a beautiful, charming treasure for any fan of story, storytelling, and heroines and heroes living happily ever after—sometimes.

 
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The Road to Middle-Earth  
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The Road to Middle-Earth
By Tom Shippey  Follow this Author
General Nonfiction

The ultimate guide to the lore of Middle-Earth, written by one of the world’s leading academic scholars on J.R.R. Tolkien’s works. From meditations on Tolkien's inspiration to analyses of the influences of his professional background, The Road to Middle-Earth takes an in-depth look at the tales that made Tolkien a legend.

 
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The Modern Myths  
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The Modern Myths
By Philip Ball  Follow this Author