Down the random, lesser travelled paths of history lie treasures and wonders waiting to be discovered by the enquiring mind. In this book, such things are ubiquitous. Eric L Fitch, in this very diverse collection, takes us through a wide range of topics, from Merlin, to Mithras, to death rites, to the Romans, to fairies. Then, for extra measure, takes in a range of writers, or scribes, such as Walter Map, John Aubrey, M R James, Margaret Murray and H G Wells.
The book is divided in two sections: Bygone Britain, which looks at the little known facets of British history; Scribes and Authors explores authors beginning from the 6th century all the way up to the 20th century. Some chapters have appeared previously in small press magazines, but the majority have been written especially for this book.
Appealing to a wide range of readers with interest in folklore, ancient history and the plain unusual, Unsung Britain won’t disappoint. It’s a worthy follow up to Eric’s previous book with Beul Aithris Publishing, Ghosts, Gods and Goblins.
