Your Plain & Simple Guide to the History and Mystery of Nature Spirits and Their Magical Realm Fairies abound in the realms of myth and folklore. They have enchanted humans for centuries-but are these mischievous, ethereal creatures more than just myth? One could ask for no better guide to the fairy realm than Ralph Harvey, one of England's foremost modern-day witches. In Fairy Lore he intersperses his own intriguing fairy encounters (among them, a mysterious musical interlude in an Irish valley) with succinct yet interesting introductions to the folktales of the fae. Within Fairy Lore you will learn - How fairies influenced everyone from Henry III to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - The best ways to seek out fairies (hint: aligning your chakras will help) and how to express gratitude for fairy favors - How to create charms to protect against fairies and other supernatural beings - Which gemstones and crystals draw specific types of fairy and elemental beings - Why roses have special meaning to fairies and why "elf bolts" are significant as well This book was previously published as Fairies Plain & Simple .