Land of Mist and Magic

The Myths and Legends that Shaped Britain

Philip Parker

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Miscellaneous
01 February 2026

British & Irish history; Social & cultural history; Religion & beliefs; Celtic religion & mythology; Folklore, myths & legends

Series: British Library Mythologies

Britain is a land steeped in legend. From the Scottish Islands to the valleys of Wales, or the coves and inlets of Cornwall, scarcely a hillock, spring or churchyard is without its own story of mythical creatures, magical adventures or glimpses into another world.

Land of Mist and Magic collects and retells these stories of ghosts, fairy changelings and demon dogs deeply embedded in the landscape, together with those of more familiar heroes such as King Arthur, Beowulf and Robin Hood, that lie at the very threshold of recorded history.

With introductory sections setting out the historical background and origin of the myths, the book is composed of beautiful retellings of the stories, illustrated from the British Library's unparalleled collection of manuscripts and printed books. Visually stunning and packed with stirring and surprising tales, Land of Mist and Magic is a treasure-house of the stories that shaped our nation.

By: Philip Parker
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780712355148
ISBN 10: 0712355146
Series: British Library Mythologies
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 01 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Philip Parker is a writer, consultant and publisher specialising in ancient and medieval history as well as cartography. He studied history at Trinity Hall, Cambridge. He is the author of The British History Puzzle Book (2021), The Magnificent Maps Puzzle Book (2019), the DK Eyewitness Companion Guide to World History (2016) and The Northmen's Fury (2010).