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  • Lancashire Folk-lore: Illustrative of the Superstitious Beliefs and Practices, Local Customs and Usages of the People of the County Palatine

    par John Harland ...
    Folk-lore, though a term that will not be found in our standard dictionaries, from Johnson down to Webster, is nevertheless simply a modern combination of two genuine old English words—Folc, the folk, the people, "the common people;" and Lár, Laer, Lora, learning, doctrine, precept, law. In the earlier days of our English tongue, folk-land, folk-gemote, folk-right, &c., were terms in common use, ... En savoir plus

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  • Lancashire Folk-lore (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Illustrative of the Superstitious Beliefs and Practices, Local Customs and Usages of the People of the County Palatine

    par Thomas Turner Wilkinson, John Harland, Miles Kelmere ...
    Lancashire Folk-lore gathers the beliefs, legends, customs, charms, proverbial sayings, and seasonal observances of a county rich in vernacular memory. Moving between anecdote, antiquarian record, oral tale, ritual description, and local history, the volume captures a world of boggarts, witches, omens, healing practices, household rites, and calendar festivities. Situated within the nineteenth ... En savoir plus

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  • Lancashire Folk-lore

    Enriched edition. Illustrative of the Superstitious Beliefs and Practices, Local Customs and Usages of the People of the County Palatine

    par Thomas Turner Wilkinson, John Harland, Rowan Silvershaw ...
    Embodying the rich tapestry of regional cultural traditions, *Lancashire Folk-lore* offers readers a comprehensive look into the vibrant folkloric history of Lancashire. This anthology, curated with precision by Thomas Turner Wilkinson and John Harland, traverses a range of literary styles, encompassing both prose and lyrical representations of local myths, legends, and customs. The collection ... En savoir plus

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  • Lancashire Folk-lore

    Enriched edition. Illustrative of the Superstitious Beliefs and Practices, Local Customs and Usages of the People of the County Palatine

    par Thomas Turner Wilkinson, John Harland, Evan Fairchild ...
    Lancashire Folk-lore is an enthralling anthology that delves into the rich tapestry of traditions, superstitions, and lore across Lancashire, capturing the region's enchanting cultural heritage. Its pages bring to life a plethora of stories and customs, from the whimsical to the eerie, offering readers a dynamic glimpse into the beliefs and practices that have shaped local identity over centuries. ... En savoir plus

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  • Mr. Midshipman Easy

    par Frederick Marryat ...
    In this stirring tale from the days of wooden ships, a young sailor enters the king's service with some firm but untried egalitarian notions. "Equality Jack" — known formally as Mr. Midshipman Easy — is initiated into the rigid hierarchy of the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. His adventures were recounted in 1836 by the founder and master of naval fiction, Captain Frederick Marryat (1792 ... En savoir plus

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  • Mr. Midshipman Easy (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Sea Adventure Novel

    par Frederick Marryat, Greta Somerwick ...
    First published in 1836, Mr. Midshipman Easy is among the most spirited of Frederick Marryat's naval novels, combining picaresque adventure, social satire, and comedy of education. Its young hero, Jack Easy, goes to sea armed with abstract notions of universal equality learned from his eccentric father, only to encounter the practical hierarchies, dangers, and absurdities of naval life during the ... En savoir plus

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  • London: A Traveller's Reader

    par Peter Ackroyd, Thomas Wright ...
    Collections series A Traveller's Companion
    Loved and hated in equal measure, London was for centuries the world's greatest city. Its streets, teeming with history, have always worn a variety of influences, reflecting the diverse crowds who have walked them. Its citizens have witnessed everything from pilgrimages, celebrations, acts of heroism and moments of religious contemplation to riots, executions, grisly murders and disastrous plagues ... En savoir plus

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  • newton forster or, the merchant service

    par captain marryat ...
    The novel follows the adventures of Newton Forster, a young man who begins his career in the British Merchant Service. The story encompasses various maritime adventures, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of life at sea during the early 19th century. Marryat, drawing from his own experiences in the Navy, infused his novels with authenticity and detailed descriptions of naval life."Newton ... En savoir plus

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  • Witches

    World History

    par Jonathon Welles ...
    A thorough in depth look at the mysterious secret world of witches worldwide.Contents:ForewordThe Rise And Progress Of SuperstitionThe Gods And Goddesses Of Heathen NationsMythology Of Germany, Great Britain, Scandinavia, EtcNames Of Days, Whence DerivedNames Of Months, Whence DerivedMiracles Performed By Saints And Other Holy Persons, And The Influence Of Sacred RelicsHow The Poets Have Fanned ... En savoir plus

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  • Complete Works of Captain Frederick Marryat (Delphi Classics)

    par Captain Frederick Marryat, Delphi Classics ...
    Collections Livre 8 - Delphi Series Four
    An early pioneer of the sea story, Frederick Marryat also achieved fame as an author of children's novels, including the celebrated ‘The Children of the New Forest’. This comprehensive eBook presents Marryat’s complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* ... En savoir plus

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  • Werewolves - Throughout the British Isles

    par Montague Summers ...
    From the wulver of Shetland to the wolf-priests of Ossory, the shape-shifting beast has haunted these islands for centuries – and here that native lore is gathered and weighed with a scholar's care.Drawn from Montague Summers' landmark study The Werewolf (1933), this volume assembles the evidence for lycanthropy across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, tracing it through chronicle, legend, ... En savoir plus

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  • The Wreck of the Golden Mary

    par Charles Dickens ...
    Collections series The Dickens Collection
    Captain Ravender and first mate Steadiman are bringing the Golden Mary from England to California, for the gold rush, when they run into an iceberg rounding Cape Horn. Crew and passengers make it into boats, as the ship is clearly going down, and row and drift around the South Pacific until being picked up just as they are all about to expire.Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic ... En savoir plus

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