The History Press Ltd Folk Tales of the Wolf

A wild collection of stories that feature the wolf as protagonist, trickster or agent of change. This charismatic creature has always retained a cross-cultural fascination and has shape-shifted itself throughout the ages as persecutor from the shadows, as wily and wise ally on the trail, and now as a totem of hope for the rewilding movement. Wolves have been hunted to extinction in many countries, clung on in isolated populations near human communities, and thrived in remote wildernesses. Theirs is a story of adaptation and survival — one that is not yet finished. Once common across Britain, the wolf has long been maligned and persecuted — yet also deeply missed. The return of the wolf in this evocative compendium of tales mirrors the growing aspiration to reintroduce this ancient species to Britain’s recovering wild places. The wolf has roamed through our collective imagination for centuries, weaving its way into traditional narratives from around the world. Known as a shapeshifter, it has appeared in folklore as both hero and trickster, persecutor and protector — and today, as a totem of hope for the rewilding movement. Storyteller and outdoorsman Chris Salisbury keeps the spirit of this legendary creature alive in an unforgettable collection of wolfish tales to tell out loud. “What a wonderful book. Wolves through a prism of love, understanding and fascination.” — Derek Gow, author and ecologist Autorid: Chris Salisbury, Bill Plotkin