First published in 1898, The Wayfarer is a collection of mystical and otherworldly stories by the Scottish author William Sharp, writing under the pseudonym Fiona Macleod. Drawing on Celtic mythology and folklore, the stories are full of hauntingly beautiful descriptions of the natural world and the human spirit. This edition includes an introduction by the author that provides insight into his creative process and the themes that inspired his writing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.