Master storyteller, social historian, and folklorist Sybil Marshall scoured English history to bring together a fascinating collection of folk tales in one glorious edition. From the great mass of folk tales that exists, Sybil Marshall has chosen a wide variety of stories, retelling them with wit and suspense. We have her tales of the little people and of giants, of the Devil and the saints, and supernatural and moral tales. Let The Book of English Folk Tales lead you through the old English countryside, exploring the beliefs and legends of time gone by. This beautifully packaged edition, complete with wood-engraved illustrations by John Lawrence, will entertain, educate, and ensnare audiences of all ages.