These stirring tales describe the life-history of Glooscap. Endowed with supreme powers, Glooscap, the benevolent warrior against evil, was credited with the creation of many wild creatures and the change in form of others. Even the land was influenced by his handiwork and several notable landmarks along the Fundy Coast are linked with this story.

In Glooscap Legends, both famous and little-known legends are told of this god who made his home on the mountaintop of Cape Blomidon. He was a giant, a magician and a friend to the oppressed. This edition is illustrated by native artist Teresa MacPhee and includes a map of Glooscap landmarks.

STANLEY SPICER, born in Canning, Nova Scotia, is the author of eleven books and many magazine articles focused on The Age of Sail in the Maritime provinces. In May 2000 he received a Doctor of Civil Laws degree from Acadia University in recognition of his work in physical education and for his help in preserving the history of sailing vessels in the Maritimes. In 1997 he completed the cataloguing of 8000 sailing vessels built around the Bay of Fundy. In 2001 he received the Dr. Phyllis Blakely Lifetime Achievement Award from the Federation of Nova Scotia Heritage.

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