This collection of short stories by William Sharp (a pseudonym for the artist Fiona MacLeod) offers a haunting glimpse into the vanishing world of traditional Scottish folklore. From selkies to fairies, Sharp's stories transport readers to a realm of magic and mystery that is rapidly disappearing in the face of modernization. With masterful prose and evocative imagery, this book is a must-read for fans of fantasy and folklore. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.