The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns and Fairies

This fascinating book provides a rare glimpse into a world where fairies and elves, fauns and wraiths, and other ethereal beings were considered to be as real as any man or woman of the times.Written by a Scottish clergyman in 1692 (and later edited by the great folklorist Andrew Lang), the book has long interested scholars and charmed general readers alike.With the text newly edited and enhanced with appropriate illustrations, this new edition makes a wonderful gift book for anyone fascinated by the magical world of fairies and their kin.