Children's Fiction Country & Ethnic
Luran and the Mermaid
- Publisher
- Bradan Press
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2021
- Category
- Country & Ethnic
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781988747897
- Publish Date
- Sep 2021
- List Price
- $15.99
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Description
Long ago, the Gaels brought this folktale from the Isle of Barra, Scotland, to Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. A favourite of Cape Breton Gaelic tradition bearer Michael “Mickey” MacNeil, this tale tells the story of Luran, a farmer and fisherman. Luran had cattle, sheep, and horses, and a good boat too. But one thing was bothering him: the fairies kept coming every night and stealing his animals. He didn’t know what to do. But one day when he was out fishing, a mermaid came to his boat…
About the authors
Mickey MacNeil is a generous tradition bearer with a gentle manner. His people came from the Isle of Barra in Scotland over 200 years ago. He was raised on a small farm in Jamesville, Victoria County, Cape Breton. He still lives there, in a house where visitors receive a warm and inviting welcome. Gaelic is his first language and this is his first book.
Shamus Y. MacDonald's profile page
Gaelic artist Emily MacDonald grew up in Cape Breton Island. Her people came from Lochaber, Morar, and the Western Isles of Scotland. She works at the Highland Village Museum in Iona, Cape Breton. She lives in Centreville, where she makes art and enjoys walking in the woods with her dog.
