But Borrobil also describes himself as the best good magician who ever lived in these parts since the rule of King Diarmid.

And in the wood they meet Borrobil, As Borrobil explained to them, Belatne is one of the most magic nights of the year, when the White King of Summer must defeat the Black King of Winter. On Beltane Eve Donald and Jean decide to visit the dark mysterious wood on top of the hill. Items are packaged with care so that they arrive safely to you - we use recycled packaging where at all possible, so don't be too surprised if your box looks like it might contain a toaster! We are a non smoking household.įeel free to message us if you have any questions or need more information.Looking for beautiful vintage books to stand out on your bookshelf? This decoratively covered edition of Borrobil by William Croft Dickinson would be a charming addition to any home library. If you'd like another photo do just message and we'll happily help. Each item is carefully photographed so please look through to see it from every angle. We endeavour to describe all pieces accurately but are not experts. Our vintage items have been well loved and can have small imperfections as you'd expect from years of use. We are passionate about sustainable shopping - buying vintage is the perfect way to reduce our impact on the environment whilst also giving new life to beautiful things that were made to last. The book is in good condition for its age with some minor discolouration on the edges of the pages and some wear at the corners of the covers. This would be a great read for younger children and those who love authors such as Susan Cooper and Alan Garner. The author has drawn on his knowledge of Scottish folk lore to add detail to the story.

This fairy tale like story involving hill top tree rings, Beltane fires, and dragons feels a little like C S Lewis and has a hint of Tolkien's more whimsical writing, like Farmer Giles of Ham and Tom Bombadil. William Croft Dickinson (28 August 1897 – May 1963) was an English historian, a leading expert in the history of early modern Scotland and an author of both children's fiction and adult ghost stories.īorrobil was first published in 1944 and this is the first paperback edition published in 1964.