Folk Tales of the Wolf - Folk Tales
Folk Tales of the Wolf - Folk Tales
hardback
Published:
18 September, 2025
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Description
‘What a wonderful book. Wolves through a prism of love, understanding and fascination.’ – Derek Gow, author and ecologist
Wolves have been hunted to extinction in many countries, clung on in isolated populations near human communities and thrived in remote wilderness: theirs is a story of adaption and survival that is not yet finished.
Once prevalent in Britain, the wolf has been much maligned and persecuted, but it has also been missed, and the ‘return of the wolf’ in this compendium of tales mirrors the aspiration to reintroduce this ancient species to Britain’s recovering wild places.
The wolf has wended its way into our collective imagination through traditional narratives around the world. Known as shapeshifter, this animal has weaved itself into our folklore for centuries; from the compelling protagonist and agent of change to the wily trickster and persecutor, and today as a totem of hope for the rewilding movement.
Storyteller and outdoorsman Chris Salisbury ensures the legacy of this beloved creature lives on in an unforgettable collection of wolfish tales to tell out loud.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781803999814 |
| ISBN10 | 1803999810 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | The History Press Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
‘What a wonderful book. Wolves through a prism of love, understanding and fascination. A vision of a creature we have always understood to be elemental and self-willed that reinforces this understanding rather than donning the dim blinkers of manufactured and inaccurate fear. We have known the wolf for so long, their presence was never far from ours. This refreshing work reignites an intrigue we should never have lost.’
-- Derek Gow, author, reintroduction specialist and ecologist‘I highly recommend this book.’
-- John PotterGoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
CHRIS SALISBURY is a professional storyteller who has been telling stories around the campfire and leading nightwalks for 27 years. He co-founded the Westcountry and Oxford Storytelling Festivals, and founded WildWise (www.wildwise.co.uk) in 1999 after many years as education officer for Devon Wildlife Trust. He directs the acclaimed ‘Call of the Wild’ leaders’ course as well as ‘Where the Wild Things Are’, a rewilding adventure. His first book Wild Nights Out: The Magic of Exploring the Outdoors at Night (foreword: Chris Packham) has received rave reviews.