A Natural History of Fairies (clothbound)

A Natural History of Fairies (clothbound)This enchantingly illustrated natural history of fairies, compiled in the 1920s by the botanist Professor Elsie Arbour for her niece, is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold foil embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with colourful sketches and precise notes detailing the secret life of fairies and their important role in the natural world. Inside, you will discover the wide and

you don't know your own strength till you need it

procrastination may be a necessary ripening

That we still read and enjoy these heartfelt poems today is a testament both to their individual genius

' - Christopher Ricks

This is such a book - a beautiful parable about learning to listen to your heart

a charming tale about friendship with a delightful and original twist

written before he became ill

is sleeping with all the wrong men

set out on a mission to catch an elusive and beautiful bird

Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library

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