Enchanted Britain: Mystical Sites in Rural England, Scotland and Wales

by Marc Alexander

Fairies, witches, dragons and demons...step into a Britain shrouded in the supernatural. In this well researched and riveting book, Marc Alexander traces the mystical roots of almost one hundred sites across the length and breadth of Britain. Alongside icons such as Stonehenge and Loch Ness, Alexander reveals some of the lesser known locations of wizardry, mythology and standing stones that haunt the landscape. From the ancient mysteries of Avebury to the witchcraft of Wookey Hole, this enchanting guide of the country's most magical spots is a must for anyone interested in folklore, the supernatural, British history, or just a diversion from the usual hike in the country. Marc Alexander left Poverty Bay, New Zealand, to become a journalist in London. After four years on Fleet Street, he became the editorial director of a small magazine group, then the organiser of an annual film festival. Four years ago he became a full-time author, his books ranging from science fiction to history.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Travel

244 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enchanted Britain

This a great book exploring sites in England, Scotland and Wales.
Some of the information in the book has since been disproved but don't let that put you off.
You will find stories about King Arthur and where the events may have actually occurred. Stonehenge and Avebury are covered as are fairies, witches and the Loch Ness monster to name but a few.
Highly entertaining.

[5t4n5 Dot Com · Rating 1 out of 5]

I thought this would be interesting, and the first chapter was certainly promising.   Then we get onto chapter 2 and it just bangs on and on and on and on and on and on and on about some fictional characters called Jesus and Joseph and the claims of the christians and about churches and abbots and abbeys and all this holy grail nonsense.

I could go on a rant here but i have no wish to read about the beliefs and nonsense of christianity.   The Pagan people of Britain have had the beliefs and nonsense of the christians forced down our throats for nearly 2000 years and i don't buy books to read more of it.

Needless to say, i didn't get to the end of the second chapter and i have no wish to read any more of this book.

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[Bridget Lambdon · Rating 5 out of 5]

enchanted Britain

A very good read with some wonderful tales from our wonderful nation although some of them I knew already and a lot of them I kind of take with a huge pinch of salt