The Secret History of Giants

Reader reviewed by Allison Fraclose

The Order of the Golden Quills exists to archive, study, and collect evidence of the worlds Secret FolkMerfolk, Elves, Dwarves, etc.as well as honor an ancient promise to protect them. The most recent Magister and Scribe of the Order, Ari Berk, has compiled this stunning and wonderfully expansive encyclopedia featuring the Great Folk, otherwise known as the giants.

Each section of this book tells in careful detail about the giants life cycle, clothing, habits, rituals, and work ethic along with other interesting tidbits, such as tales of famous giants from around the world. A zoologica giganticum is even included, with descriptions and drawings of animals that giants will often raise as pets. (Yes, you will find wyrms and blue oxen in there, among others.) Bound to the earth, giants will wander for many years before returning to the land of their ancestors, where they will undergo earthfasting, becoming part of the land once again. We owe much to these large, gentle, and hospitable creatures, who can sing the story found in every stone and who have formed many of our topographical features by the nature of their being. With luck, this comprehensive look at one of the worlds oldest races can dispel the less favorable myths that have risen from the misunderstandings between humans and giants in the past.

Fantastic illustrations, a rich design that keeps the eye moving, and intriguing little featuressuch as flaps that you can pull up and read and a built in tasseled bookmark with embossed covermake this one delightful book that you will NOT want your fantasy lover to miss.