Author: P. M. Hough
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
The strangest of all these begging-customs, however, is the one in vogue between Christmas and Twelfth Night. Then the children go out in couples, each boy carrying an earthenware pot, over which a bladder is stretched, with a piece of stick tied in the middle. When this stick is twirled about, a not very melodious grumbling sound proceeds from the contrivance, which is known by the name of 'Rommelpot.' By going about in this manner the children are able to collect some few pence to buy bread--or gin--for their fathers. When they stop before any one's house, they drawl out, 'Give me a cent, and I will pass on, for I have no money to buy bread.'
Dutch Life in Town and Country
Author: P. M. Hough
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
The strangest of all these begging-customs, however, is the one in vogue between Christmas and Twelfth Night. Then the children go out in couples, each boy carrying an earthenware pot, over which a bladder is stretched, with a piece of stick tied in the middle. When this stick is twirled about, a not very melodious grumbling sound proceeds from the contrivance, which is known by the name of 'Rommelpot.' By going about in this manner the children are able to collect some few pence to buy bread--or gin--for their fathers. When they stop before any one's house, they drawl out, 'Give me a cent, and I will pass on, for I have no money to buy bread.'
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
The strangest of all these begging-customs, however, is the one in vogue between Christmas and Twelfth Night. Then the children go out in couples, each boy carrying an earthenware pot, over which a bladder is stretched, with a piece of stick tied in the middle. When this stick is twirled about, a not very melodious grumbling sound proceeds from the contrivance, which is known by the name of 'Rommelpot.' By going about in this manner the children are able to collect some few pence to buy bread--or gin--for their fathers. When they stop before any one's house, they drawl out, 'Give me a cent, and I will pass on, for I have no money to buy bread.'
Swedish Life in Town and Country
Author: Oscar Gustaf von Heidenstam
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Category : Sweden
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Takes a look at the land and the people of Sweden covering such aspects as government and political life, education, literature, art and culture, agriculture, and industry and trade.
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Category : Sweden
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Takes a look at the land and the people of Sweden covering such aspects as government and political life, education, literature, art and culture, agriculture, and industry and trade.
Japanese Life in Town and Country
Author: George William Knox
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Category : Japan
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
George William Knox was a Presbyterian missionary, stationed in Japan for fifteen years. This book looks briefly at the history of Japan, the religious traditions followed, and a look at the Samurai and their place in society under conditions old and new. The other folk who make up Japanese society include farmers, artisans and artists, merchants, women, and servants. These are listed in descending importance--the high position of farmers being but one of the most obvious differences in Western terms. Readers desiring to understand the country and people of Japan will find this book a distinct help, written in a clear and forceful style.
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Category : Japan
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
George William Knox was a Presbyterian missionary, stationed in Japan for fifteen years. This book looks briefly at the history of Japan, the religious traditions followed, and a look at the Samurai and their place in society under conditions old and new. The other folk who make up Japanese society include farmers, artisans and artists, merchants, women, and servants. These are listed in descending importance--the high position of farmers being but one of the most obvious differences in Western terms. Readers desiring to understand the country and people of Japan will find this book a distinct help, written in a clear and forceful style.
Philippine Life in Town and Country
Author: James Alfred Le Roy
Publisher: New York ; London : G.P. Putnam's Sons
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Category : Philippines
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Publisher: New York ; London : G.P. Putnam's Sons
ISBN:
Category : Philippines
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Belgian Life in Town and Country
Author: Demetrius Charles Boulger
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Category : Belgium
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
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Category : Belgium
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Swiss Life in Town and Country
Author: Alfred Thomas Story
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Category : Switzerland
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
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Category : Switzerland
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Spanish Life in Town and Country
Author: L. Higgin
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Category : Portugal
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
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Category : Portugal
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
German Life in Town and Country
Author: William Harbutt Dawson
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Category : Germany
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Germany
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Italian Life in Town and Country
Author: Luigi Villari
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Category : Italy
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
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Category : Italy
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Russian Life in Town and Country
Author: Francis H. E. Palmer
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Category : Russia
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Russia
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description