Folk Tales of the Wolf

Wolves have been hunted to extinction in many countries, clung on in isolated populations near human communities, and thrived in remote wildernesses. Theirs is a story of adaptation and survival — one that is not yet finished.

Once common across Britain, the wolf has long been maligned and persecuted — yet also deeply missed. The return of the wolf in this evocative compendium of tales mirrors the growing aspiration to reintroduce this ancient species to Britain’s recovering wild places.

The wolf has roamed through our collective imagination for centuries, weaving its way into traditional narratives from around the world. Known as a shapeshifter, it has appeared in folklore as both hero and trickster, persecutor and protector — and today, as a totem of hope for the rewilding movement.

Storyteller and outdoorsman Chris Salisbury keeps the spirit of this legendary creature alive in an unforgettable collection of wolfish tales to tell out loud.

“What a wonderful book. Wolves through a prism of love, understanding and fascination.” — Derek Gow, author and ecologist