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Author : Francis Young
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780993306976
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (69 download)
Download or read book Peterborough Folklore written by Francis Young and published by . This book was released on 2017-09 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Albert Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 876 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book History of the Town of Peterborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire written by Albert Smith and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jan Harold Brunvand
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135578788
Total Pages : 812 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (355 download)
Download or read book American Folklore written by Jan Harold Brunvand and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-05-24 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains over 500 articles Ranging over foodways and folksongs, quiltmaking and computer lore, Pecos Bill, Butch Cassidy, and Elvis sightings, more than 500 articles spotlight folk literature, music, and crafts; sports and holidays; tall tales and legendary figures; genres and forms; scholarly approaches and theories; regions and ethnic groups; performers and collectors; writers and scholars; religious beliefs and practices. The alphabetically arranged entries vary from concise definitions to detailed surveys, each accompanied by a brief, up-to-date bibliography. Special features *More than 2000 contributors *Over 500 articles spotlight folk literature, music, crafts, and more *Alphabetically arranged *Entries accompanied by up-to-date bibliographies *Edited by America's best-known folklore authority
Author : Charles Dack
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District written by Charles Dack and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Hill
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752499874
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)
Download or read book Folklore of Northamptonshire written by Peter Hill and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2009-01-26 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the reaction of the common people to some of the tumultuous events which occurred in Northamptonshire and shaped England's history, and how this gave rise to many colourful folklore traditions. Especially rich in dialect, vocabulary, legends, and wondrous stories that have been handed down through the ages, the character of Northamptonshire and its people is firmly rooted in its folklore. There are tales of literary folk and noblemen, but always at the heart of Northamptonshire's folklore are the traditional beliefs, stories, events and customs of the common people. Daily life itself contained numerous beliefs and maxims, omens and superstitions - often based on fear of the uncertain - as well as being full of music and verse, dance and song. These delightful, revealing and sometimes fanciful traditions have remained hidden until now.
Author : Walter Greenway
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (317 download)
Download or read book Peterborough Folklore and Folklife written by Walter Greenway and published by . This book was released on 1992* with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Charles Dack
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3752310189
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (523 download)
Download or read book Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District. written by Charles Dack and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-17 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District. by Charles Dack
Author : Christie Bentham
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 1459713044
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (597 download)
Download or read book From Burleigh to Boschink written by Christie Bentham and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2000-07-15 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Burleigh to Boschink: A Community Called Stony Lake covers over a hundred years of human history, encompassing the Aboriginal Peoples, their presence and influence, early settlement and cottaging activity up to the present time. Family stories, local lore, boats and steamers, recreational opportunities, personalities and environmental concerns are all presented through the writings, the voices and the memories of those who were there and, in some cases, still are. Richly supported by rare photographs and other visuals of Stony Lake, this publication will bring delight to many.
Author : Kevan Manwaring
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750951702
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)
Download or read book Northamptonshire Folk Tales written by Kevan Manwaring and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a walk through this county in the heart of England in the entertaining company of a local storyteller. Kevan Manwaring, born and raised in Northampton, regales you with tales ancient and modern. Learn how the farmer outwitted the bogle; how a Queen who lost her head; the Great Fire of Northampton; and the last execution of witches in England. Along the way you will meet incredible characters from history and myth: Boudicca, St Patrick, Robin Hood and Hereward the Wake, Captain Slash, Dionysia the female knight, beasts and angels, cobblers and kings. From fairies to wolves, these illustrated tales are ideal to be read out loud or used as a source book for your own performances. Northamptonshire Folk Talesis a great companion for any visit to the area, for fascinating days out and for discovering exciting treasures on your doorstep. The 'Rose of the Shires' will open before you!
Author : Walter Greenway
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (19 download)
Download or read book Peterborough Folklore & Folklife written by Walter Greenway and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Charles Dack
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (779 download)
Download or read book Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District written by Charles Dack and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-20 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Excerpt: ...Shake off your drowsy dreams, Step straightway to your dairiesAnd fetch us a bowl of cream, If not a bowl of your sweet cream, A pot of your brown beer;And if we should tarry in this town, We'll come again next year.When Caster Common Lands were open to all and the gates taken off on May 13th, there was a struggle with the cottagers as to whose cow would get through the gateway first and the cow which secured the place of honour had a garland of flowers put round its horns when driven home at night, and the cow which was last to get on the Common returned with a "Dish Clout" tied to its tail.Sunny May.Cold May, good for corn and Hay.Rain in May, makes plenty of Hay.A May flood never did good.The last two appear to be contradictory but the flood refers to the valley of the Nene and the lowlands which are apt to be flooded when the river overflows its bank
Author : George Laurence Gomme
Publisher : London : Methuen
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Folklore as an Historical Science written by George Laurence Gomme and published by London : Methuen. This book was released on 1908 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alexander Barrie
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750954272
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)
Download or read book Sutton Companion to the Folklore written by Alexander Barrie and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2005-11-24 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain's rich and varied folklore, legends and beliefs provide an insight into the island's history. Every invader, refugee or settler has helped contribute some new element or twist to the complex pattern of our national heritage. This volume provides a comprehensive companion to legends and customs in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Author : Jacqueline Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 019210019X
Total Pages : 997 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (921 download)
Download or read book A Dictionary of English Folklore written by Jacqueline Simpson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 997 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are there any legends about cats? Is Cinderella an English story? What is (or was) a Mumming Play? The subject of folklore covers an extremely wide field, with connections to virtually every aspect of life. It ranges from the bizarre to the seemingly mundane. Similarly, folklore is as much afeature of the modern technological age as the ancient world, of every part of the country, both urban and rural, and of every age group and occupation. Containing 2,000 entries, from dragons to Mother Goose, May Day to Michaelmas, this new reference work is an absorbing and entertaining guide to English folklore. Aimed at a broad general readership, the dictionary provides an authoritative reference source on such legendary characters as the Babesin the Wood, Jack the Giant Killer, and Robin Hood, and gives entertaining and informative explanations of a wide range of subjects in folklore, from nosebleeds and wishbones to cats and hot cross buns.
Author : Graham Seal
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 793 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Folk Heroes and Heroines around the World written by Graham Seal and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-03-14 with total page 793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive collection of folk hero tales builds on the success of the first edition by providing readers with expanded contextual information on story characters from the Americas to Zanzibar. Despite the tremendous differences between cultures and ethnicities across the world, all of them have folk heroes and heroines—real and imagined—that have been represented in tales, legends, songs, and verse. These stories persist through time and space, over generations, even through migrations to new countries and languages. This encyclopedia is a one-stop source for broad coverage of the world's folk hero tales. Geared toward high school and early college readers, the book opens with an overview of folk heroes and heroines that provides invaluable context and then presents a chronology. The book is divided into two main sections: the first provides entries on the major types and themes; the second addresses specific folk tale characters organized by continent with folk hero entries organized alphabetically. Each entry provides cross references as well as a list of further readings. Continent sections include a bibliography for additional research. The book concludes with an alphabetical list of heroes and an index of hero types.
Author : Maureen James
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750958057
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)
Download or read book Cambridgeshire Folk Tales written by Maureen James and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-10-06 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern-day Cambridgeshire is a county of diverse landscapes: from the elegance of the university city and the rural delights of the old county of Huntingdonshire Isle of Ely, each district has its own identity and its own stories. Explore the antics of the inhabitants of the past, including Hereward the Saxon hero; the Fenland giant Tom Hickathrift; the pious Bricstan of Chatteris; the raconteur and skater Chaffe Legge; and Mr Leech, who was carried off by the Devil. You will also discover the hidden history of the area, including how the secret Brotherhood of the Grey Goose Feather helped King Charles I, and what really happened to King John's treasure. These entertaining tales will delight readers both within Cambridgeshire and elsewhere.
Author : Francis Young
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1009330330
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (93 download)
Download or read book Twilight of the Godlings written by Francis Young and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-03-31 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the recorded history of Britain, belief in earthbound spirits presiding over nature, the home and human destiny has been a feature of successive cultures. From the localised deities of Britannia to the Anglo-Saxons' elves and the fairies of late medieval England, Britain's godlings have populated a shadowy, secretive realm of ritual and belief running parallel to authorised religion. Twilight of the Godlings delves deep into the elusive history of these supernatural beings, tracing their evolution from the pre-Roman Iron Age to the end of the Middle Ages. Arguing that accreted cultural assumptions must be cast aside in order to understand the godlings – including the cherished idea that these folkloric creatures are the decayed remnants of pagan gods and goddesses – this bold, revisionist book traces Britain's 'small gods' to a popular religiosity influenced by classical learning. It offers an exciting new way of grasping the island's most mysterious mythical inhabitants.
