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Russian Magic : Living Folk Traditions of an Enchanted Landscape
by Gilchrist, Cherry
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good+ with No dust jacket as issued
- ISBN 10
- 0835608743
- ISBN 13
- 9780835608749
- Seller
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Dunedin, New Zealand, New Zealand
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About This Item
Wheaton, Illinois: Quest Books / Theosophical Publishing House. Good+ with No dust jacket as issued. (2009). Softcover. 0835608743 . Ex-library. Library labels and markings. Covers laminated in clear plastic.; Paperback reprint. This title was first published as "The Soul of Russia" by Floris Books. 188, [4 (advertisements)] pages. Illustrated card covers. Page dimensions: 2390 x 154mm. "The Firebird, Snowmaiden, Father Frost, Baba Yaga . . . the names of such beloved Russian fairy-tale characters evoke a magical world." - from blurb on rear cover. "In the heart of Russia, old ways of perceiving the spirits of home and nature still prevail. Fairy stories, folk art, and calendar customs carry hints of the old gods and offer a now rare way of linking human life to the landscape. This is as true for city dwellers and villagers, for the Russian soul is open to the power of myth and the mysteries of the universe. This book explains how Russia's concept of soul ("dusha") and sensitivity to the landscape extends to archaeologists, scientists, and doctors in Russia, who retain an open-minded approach and a keen interest in psychic phenomena, along with folk traditions and faith healing. Author Cherry Gilchrist has traveled often to Russia and researched its traditional lore, gaining knowledge she interweaves into this book. She blends that first-hand knowledge with serious research to paint a lively picture of these remarkable magical traditions and their enduring power." .
Synopsis
Rev. ed. of: The soul of Russia. Edinburgh : Floris Books, 2008. Includes bibliographical references.
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- Seller
- Renaissance Books
(NZ)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 25458
- Title
- Russian Magic : Living Folk Traditions of an Enchanted Landscape
- Author
- Gilchrist, Cherry
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+ with No dust jacket as issued
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0835608743
- ISBN 13
- 9780835608749
- Publisher
- Quest Books / Theosophical Publishing House
- Place of Publication
- Wheaton, Illinois
- Date Published
- (2009)
- Keywords
- 0835608743
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About the Seller
Renaissance Books
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Dunedin, New Zealand
About Renaissance Books
We are located in Dunedin, in the South Island of New Zealand. We have in stock over 8,500 books. We are a general antiquarian and out-of-print home-based bookseller, with some specialty areas in English literature, Maori, Travel, Tibet, and New Zealand history.
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