Tales of the Seal People

By Duncan Williamson,

Book cover of Tales of the Seal People: Scottish Folk Tales

Book description

A collection of Scottish folk tales featuring silkies, the seal people who can take human shape

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With Tales of the Seal People by Duncan Williamson, well, that is like going back to the source.

Back to a time when people sat round campfires and told old stories, and in so doing kindled the deep sense of wonder, connection with the natural world, and also a sense that we are part of that. I was lucky to have known Duncan, so I can hear his voice telling these tales as I read them.

From Janis' list on evoking the sea and shore.

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