Jack's Strange Tales

Strange Tales of Scotland all deal with a particular aspect of Scottish mysteries.You'll learn of the ghost that appeared at the wedding of King Alexander II, and of monsters such as the Shellycoat and Water-horse that were thought to inhabit Scotland's lochs.Another part deals exclusively with Loch Ness, and the strange happenings at that mysterious body of water. Later, we have a look at the odd deaths at the Flannan Islands Lighthouse, and at the strange creatures that were once believed to infest the hills and glens of Scotland, including the terrifying brollachan and the slaugh.Tales of Mermaids and Fin-men are unearthed, as are terrible stories of Scotland's caves, including human sacrifice at Moray's Sculptor's Cave. The legends of Roslin Chapel and its nearby castle are examined, with the possible connection to the Knights Templar.Finally, we have a look at the legend of the phantom armies of Scotland; soldiers who refuse to fade away even centuries after their wars have been fought, and their causes faded in history.Welcome to the Strange Tales of Scotland. Scottish born and bred, I am strange by name and inclination. All that is strange interests me, by land and sea; folklore, real stories, real mysteries, ghosts, bogles and things that go bump in the night.I have lived in a haunted house, scanned Loch Ness for the monster and presently live in the shadow of an 800 year old monastery in the North of Scotland. Jack's Strange Tales, a series of books about folklore, history and mythology in the UK and Ireland.

Discover the strange legends, tales and history of Wales.Did the Welsh sail across the Atlantic in the 12th century?Was King Arthur Welsh?Included are stories on ghosts - both real and fake - and the legend of King Arthur. Welsh animal lore, customs, monsters and music are also examined. One of the strangest villages in the world gets a chapter to itself, as do witches, miners and druids.The book is written in a personal, light-hearted style, with geographical references to help identify the places. Although the stories are intended to entertain as much as educate, the historical facts are accurate.Hopefully, you will come away with a different view on Wales - and a smile on your face. Scottish born and bred, I am strange by name and inclination. All that is strange interests me, by land and sea; folklore, real stories, real mysteries, ghosts, bogles and things that go bump in the night.I have lived in a haunted house, scanned Loch Ness for the monster and presently live in the shadow of an 800 year old monastery in the North of Scotland. Jack's Strange Tales, a series of books about folklore, history and mythology in the UK and Ireland.

What lurks beneath the waves, and onboard the most mysterious of ships? Get ready to experience the lore and lure of the sea with these myths, legends and true stories. Centuries-old folklore and tales of haunted vessels. Sea monsters and ghosts. Cannibalism at sea, and mysterious disappearances. Included are also tales of sailors ashore, and the prostitutes and crimps that preyed on them. Find out what happened to stowaways, how they were treated, and about the myth that women were not welcome on ships. Welcome to Strange Tales of the Sea.

When he opened a portal into the Oval Office, Fritz Russell agreed to help make the world a safer place. He saved hostages, prevented a nuclear war, and began a life of excitement and danger he never saw coming.Now, a terrorist group has captured the President, and Fritz must turn to the portal as a weapon to save him. Soon, unrest escalates and Fritz becomes a target himself.The portal may be the only way he can save the president and end the growing danger. But against a power that will stop at nothing to bring chaos to the world, can Fritz prevail? Scottish born and bred, I am strange by name and inclination. All that is strange interests me, by land and sea; folklore, real stories, real mysteries, ghosts, bogles and things that go bump in the night.I have lived in a haunted house, scanned Loch Ness for the monster and presently live in the shadow of an 800 year old monastery in the North of Scotland. Jack's Strange Tales, a series of books about folklore, history and mythology in the UK and Ireland.

In Ireland, truth, folklore, mythology, and legend are indistinguishably interwoven into a Celtic knot of strangeness.From fact to fiction and the peculiar to the bizarre, unravel some of Ireland's most curious lore: the Blarney Stone kissing ceremony, the giant behind the Giant's Causeway, the escapades of Saint Patrick, and the myths of the 1690 battle of the River Boyne among many others.Among the twenty-six chapters each detailing a unique Irish oddity, discover the history of Emerald Isle in a new light. Scottish born and bred, I am strange by name and inclination. All that is strange interests me, by land and sea; folklore, real stories, real mysteries, ghosts, bogles and things that go bump in the night.I have lived in a haunted house, scanned Loch Ness for the monster and presently live in the shadow of an 800 year old monastery in the North of Scotland. Jack's Strange Tales, a series of books about folklore, history and mythology in the UK and Ireland.

More Strange Scotland is a collection of anecdotes, facts, folklore and legends about the strangeness of that little nation on the western fringe of Europe.From fairies to witches and the frightening water horses, Scotland has a host of legends. Add haunted castles, strange pub names and devilish people to the mix, sprinkle with Aberlour spirits and the mists of Skye and then open the book.If ghostly bagpipers and unseen river monsters don't scare you off, then you may revel in the stories from this most strange of all countries. Scottish born and bred, I am strange by name and inclination. All that is strange interests me, by land and sea; folklore, real stories, real mysteries, ghosts, bogles and things that go bump in the night.I have lived in a haunted house, scanned Loch Ness for the monster and presently live in the shadow of an 800 year old monastery in the North of Scotland. Jack's Strange Tales, a series of books about folklore, history and mythology in the UK and Ireland.

This small book looks at some of the strange things that make England unique, starting with the English language itself and looking at concepts such as sports, ghosts and the English love for eccentricity - like the sportsman who rode his horse naked.As well as strange people, the book looks at strange places. For example, there is the canal across Southern England that was dug to keep back Bonaparte's hordes in the invasion that never took place. There is also the impressively masculine Cerne Abbas Giant, to which women once flocked when they wished to become pregnant. The mysterious Stonehenge also deserves its part in this book.Some traditions have not lasted into modern times, such as wife selling, which was once fairly common and strangely, often with the consent of the wife herself.The book takes a more serious turn when it examines the witch-hunting epidemic of the 17th century. Lightening the mood are the chapters on the so-called Hellfire Club and a look at English dragons. Did they exist?From Robin Hood to highwaymen and smugglers, English folk tales take some very ruthless people and turn them into heroes that they most certainly were not. We also look at the Morris Dancers and the famous tale of Spring Heeled Jack - who or whatever he may have been.Finally, there's a cheerful chapter that looks at pubs, which figure prominently in many English tales and are a part of modern culture all over the world today. Scottish born and bred, I am strange by name and inclination. All that is strange interests me, by land and sea; folklore, real stories, real mysteries, ghosts, bogles and things that go bump in the night.I have lived in a haunted house, scanned Loch Ness for the monster and presently live in the shadow of an 800 year old monastery in the North of Scotland. Jack's Strange Tales, a series of books about folklore, history and mythology in the UK and Ireland.