"Folk Tales of the Shans from the Mountain and Water Lands" is a collection of unique and amazing stories that come from the Shan people. The author, William Charles Griggs, presents readers with a fascinating world of imagination and mysterious legends associated with this exotic people. In each story you can feel the soul of the Shan, their beliefs and way of life, as well as the wisdom that permeated each narrative. This book is an excellent resource for those interested in the culture and folklore of the peoples of East Asia.