Observations on Popular Antiquities V1
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ISBN10: 1162606827
ISBN13: 9781162606828
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 490
Weight: 2.41
Height: 0.99 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162606828
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 490
Weight: 2.41
Height: 0.99 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Observations on Popular Antiquities is a two-volume work by John Brand, first published in 1777. The book is a comprehensive study of the customs, traditions, and superstitions of the English people, and covers a wide range of topics such as festivals, games, sports, and beliefs. Brand was a collector of folklore and antiquities, and his book is based on his extensive research and fieldwork. The first volume of Observations on Popular Antiquities covers topics such as May Day celebrations, the custom of wassailing, and the use of charms and amulets. The second volume focuses on topics such as the origins of English surnames, the history of the English language, and the customs and superstitions surrounding death and burial. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of England, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and practices of the English people in the past.1888. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766158497. Volume 1 of 2. Chiefly illustrating the origin of our vulgar customs, ceremonies and superstitions. Found in these volume are the origin of such things as holidays, marriage customs and ceremonies, customs at death, drinking customs, sports and games, omens, charms, divination, vulgar errors and many other activities which are a part of our everyday life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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