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Telling the Seasons by Martin Maudsley

Stories, Celebrations and Folklore around the Year
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Telling the Seasons takes us on a journey through the twelve months of the year with stories, customs and celebrations. Drawing on the changing patterns of nature and the rich tapestry of folklore from the British Isles, it is a colourful guide into how and why we continue to celebrate the seasons.

Here are magical myths of the sun and moon, earthy tales of walking stones and talking trees and lively legends of the spirits of each season. Original drawings, sayings, songs, recipes and rhymes, combine into a 'spell-book' of the seasons. Martin Maudsley tells tales around the year to children and adults, specialising in stories of the natural world and local landscapes. He can be found leading seasonal celebrations from firelit winter wassails to bright May Day mornings in rural Dorset where he lives.



About the Author
MARTIN MAUDSLEY is a storyteller who has worked with the BBC, Bristol Festival of Nature, Bristol, Paignton and Chester Zoos, Cheltenham Festival of Science, the Eden Project, English Heritage, Henley Regatta, the Environment Agency, the National Trust, River Cottage HQ, the Soil Association, and several Wildlife Trusts. Martin established the Bristol Storytelling Festival and was its Artistic Director for a 7 years, and also co-founded 'Folk Tales' - a long-running storytelling night in Bristol. He is storyteller-in-residence for the environmental arts charity Common Ground and in this capacity was recently featured on Radio 6music in October for Apple Day. He lives in Bridport, Dorset.

Reviews

"Original drawings, songs, recipes and rhymes combine into a
'spell-book' of the seasons that is a fascinating read."

* Countryside magazine *

"Martin Maudsley's new book Telling the Seasons is a wonderful journey through the year, looking at its stories, celebrations, songs and folklore, and is a recommended read."

* Cotswold Life *

Author Q&A and feature in BBC Countryfile June issue

* BBC Countryfile Magazine *

This book is like a plump pie filled with seasonal treats, one delicious slice for every month of the year

* Shepherd *



Book Information
ISBN 9780750996716
Author Martin Maudsley
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint The History Press Ltd
Publisher The History Press Ltd

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Subtitle:
Stories, Celebrations and Folklore around the Year
Imprint:
The History Press Ltd

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