Author: Joseph Jacobs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 630
Book Description
Most vols. for 1890- contain list of members of the Folk-lore Society.
Folklore
Author: Joseph Jacobs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 630
Book Description
Most vols. for 1890- contain list of members of the Folk-lore Society.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 630
Book Description
Most vols. for 1890- contain list of members of the Folk-lore Society.
Folklore
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Languages : en
Pages : 404
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Languages : en
Pages : 404
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County Folklore
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Languages : en
Pages : 462
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Languages : en
Pages : 462
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The Little Book of Leicestershire
Author: Natasha Sheldon
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750984708
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
The Little Book of Leicestershire is a compendium full of information which will make you say, 'I never knew that!' Contained within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Leicestershire's famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its literary, artistic and sporting achievements, customs ancient and modern, transport, battles and ghostly appearances. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750984708
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
The Little Book of Leicestershire is a compendium full of information which will make you say, 'I never knew that!' Contained within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Leicestershire's famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its literary, artistic and sporting achievements, customs ancient and modern, transport, battles and ghostly appearances. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.
The Lore of the Land
Author: Jennifer Westwood
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 940
Book Description
Where can you find the 'Devil's footprints'? What happened at the 'hangman's stone'? Did Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street, ever really exist? Where was King Arthur laid to rest? Bringing together tales of hauntings, highwaymen, family curses and lovers' leaps, this magnificent guide will take you on a magical journey through England's legendary past.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 940
Book Description
Where can you find the 'Devil's footprints'? What happened at the 'hangman's stone'? Did Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street, ever really exist? Where was King Arthur laid to rest? Bringing together tales of hauntings, highwaymen, family curses and lovers' leaps, this magnificent guide will take you on a magical journey through England's legendary past.
Class A, Theology. B, Mythology and folklore. C, Philosophy. 1910
Author: William Swan Sonnenschein
Publisher:
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
A Dictionary of English Folklore
Author: Jacqueline Simpson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0191578525
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1046
Book Description
This dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. An engrossing guide to English folklore and traditions, with over 1,250 entries. Folklore is connected to virtually every aspect of life, part of the country, age group, and occupation. From the bizarre to the seemingly mundane, it is as much a feature of the modern technological age as of the ancient world. BL Oral and Performance genres-Cheese rolling, Morris dancing, Well-dressingEL BL Superstitions-Charms, Rainbows, WishbonesEL BL Characters-Cinderella, Father Christmas, Robin Hood, Dick WhittingtonEL BL Supernatural Beliefs-Devil's hoofprints, Fairy rings, Frog showersEL BL Calendar Customs-April Fool's Day, Helston Furry Day, Valentine's DayEL
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0191578525
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1046
Book Description
This dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. An engrossing guide to English folklore and traditions, with over 1,250 entries. Folklore is connected to virtually every aspect of life, part of the country, age group, and occupation. From the bizarre to the seemingly mundane, it is as much a feature of the modern technological age as of the ancient world. BL Oral and Performance genres-Cheese rolling, Morris dancing, Well-dressingEL BL Superstitions-Charms, Rainbows, WishbonesEL BL Characters-Cinderella, Father Christmas, Robin Hood, Dick WhittingtonEL BL Supernatural Beliefs-Devil's hoofprints, Fairy rings, Frog showersEL BL Calendar Customs-April Fool's Day, Helston Furry Day, Valentine's DayEL
Stations of the Sun
Author: Ronald Hutton
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191578428
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Comprehensive and engaging, this colourful study covers the whole sweep of ritual history from the earliest written records to the present day. From May Day revels and Midsummer fires, to Harvest Home and Hallowe'en, to the twelve days of Christmas, Ronald Hutton takes us on a fascinating journey through the ritual year in Britain. He challenges many common assumptions about the customs of the past, and debunks many myths surrounding festivals of the present, to illuminate the history of the calendar year we live by today.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191578428
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Comprehensive and engaging, this colourful study covers the whole sweep of ritual history from the earliest written records to the present day. From May Day revels and Midsummer fires, to Harvest Home and Hallowe'en, to the twelve days of Christmas, Ronald Hutton takes us on a fascinating journey through the ritual year in Britain. He challenges many common assumptions about the customs of the past, and debunks many myths surrounding festivals of the present, to illuminate the history of the calendar year we live by today.
The Best Books: Class A, Theology. B, Mythology and folklore. C, Philosophy. 1910
Author: William Swan Sonnenschein
Publisher:
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Publications
Author: Folklore Society (Great Britain)
Publisher:
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Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 918
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 918
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