Beschrijving

Wales is the Land of Dragons, a small country with a rich history – and one where almost ever human settlement has its own myth or legend. In this beautifully illustrated book, Dutch photographer Sander Blom travels the length and breadth of the nation to cast an artistic eye on that fabulous legacy, and offers photographs and stories from 50 of Wales’ most iconic locations. Read about haunted castles, ancient giants, tales of King Arthur and his Knights – and find out how the red dragon became the country’s proud emblem.

Attractive coffee table book collecting myths, legends and folk tales from all around Wales. Some are clearly fictional, while others are more grounded in real history, but all make for engaging stories. Each one is accompanied by a beautiful full-page color photograph of the place where the tale takes place. From the giant that gave the mountain Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) its name to the birthplace of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, and from the three sisters who turned into the rivers Ystwyth, Severn and Wye to Prince Madoc, who is said to have discovered the Americas in 1170; discover the legends of Wales in these 50 stories and photographs!