British Popular Customs, present and past ; illustrating the social and domestic manners of the people : arranged according to the calendar of the year.
by THISELTON DYER, T. F
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1876 British Popular Customs Valentine Day April Fool Witch Folklore Robin Hood
A rare and interesting 19th-century cultural treatise about the traditions and customs in the daily life of the British commoner, written by Rev. Thomas Firminger Thiselton-Dyer. The text explains the customs and superstitions of common holidays in various regions of Britain, offers descriptions of the ceremonies or acts performed to avoid bad luck, or delves into the origins of local folklore and myths. Notable topics include:
· The selecting of Valentines
· Ancient customs being converted for use on Christian holidays
· April Fools
· Various practices of mummers
· Robin Hood's relation to May Day
· Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot
· The color red being irritating to witches
· And many more!
Item number: #40099
Price: $499
THISELTON DYER, T. F.
British Popular Customs, present and past ; illustrating the social and domestic manners of the people : arranged according to the calendar of the year.
London : George Bell and Sons, [1876]. 1st edition
Details:
· Collation: Complete
o [8], 520
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Light blue cloth
· Size: ~7.25in X 5.5in (18.5cm x 14cm)
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- 40099
- Title
- British Popular Customs, present and past ; illustrating the social and domestic manners of the people : arranged according to the calendar of the year.
- Author
- THISELTON DYER, T. F
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- George Bell and Sons
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1876
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1876 British Popular Customs Valentine Day April Fool Witch Folklore Robin Hood, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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