Verses and poems concerning the adventures of the author's 'uncle' Fortinbras Proudfoot recorded in a land far away which yet seems very familiar to us. Peter Kenney is known worldwide as a passionate fan of J.R.R. Tolkien and the world of fantasy. Using this love and his wide-ranging imagination, Mr. Kenny has produced (in the guise of “selecting” poems and stories by his “uncle,” Fortinbras Proudfoot, Esq.) Dreams of Another Land, a collection that explores the history and happenings of a faraway land that still feels very familiar to us. Small folk, dragons, warriors, ladies, and wizards and their adventures are described in rhythmic language that is enjoyable to read, either aloud or silently. Standout poems include “Mushrooms,” for its galloping pace and humour, and “The Last Ship Into the West,” for its simultaneous elegiac farewell to one departing world, and hopeful acceptance of a new age dawning. Beautifully complementing the text are Sue Bradley’s watercolour illustrations. Their soft, yet bright, colours and delicacy of line are perfectly suited to “Mr. Proudfoot’s” stories. By turns whimsical and wistful, Dreams of Another Land will satisfy readers of all ages. Sherry Larson-Rhodes: Self-employed Freelance Editor and Reference & Instruction Librarian at Milne Library, SUNY Genesco. Wonderful verses and poems concerning the adventures of the author's 'uncle' Fortinbras Proudfoot recorded in a land far away which yet seems very familiar to us. Beautifully illustrated by Sue Bradley. Foreword (by Colin Duriez) Uncle Proudfoot Dreams of Another Land The Smallest of People Adventure Under Southern Skies Mushrooms The Gardener The Golden Tree The Dragon Beneath the Golden Tree On Yuletide’s Eve A Celebration Never to Forget The Wizard’s Journeys Three Stone Trolls The Blue Wizards The Dragon’s Hoard Queen of Earth Creator of the Dwarves The Outlaws Morning Star, Evening Star Lady of Hope Queen of the Cats The Exile’s Return The Captain From the North Phantom of the Night With Dawn Came Doom Each Day Now She Waits They Stand There as One A New Age of Freedom Warrior Princess Old Friends Final Farewells Sail Away With Me To Say Goodbye An Elven Lady So Fair The Ancient Shipwright The Last Ship into the West Afterword Acknowledgements About Sue Bradley, illustrator About Peter Kenny, author Memories of Another Land (Preview) The Fortinbras Proudfoot Esq. Foundation