Folklore and customs of rural England by Margaret Baker - 1974

Rowman and Littlefield. UNBOUND. 0874715490 First edition 1974 Rowman and Littlefield hardcover. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. . Very Good. 1974.

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

David & Charles, Newton Abbot, Devon, 1975. Reprint. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. 'The Good Old Days' in country areas were ruled by local customs and folklore. This delightful book describes much of England's more important country lore, using contemporary accounts and adding historical material to show the richness of what inevitably lies behind us - often within living memory but not again to be experienced first hand. Old beliefs, superstitions and rituals, their origins long forgotten, lingered on as part of the collective wisdom of the country community, as they still do here and there, safeguarding family, farm and possessions, reflecting the natural longing for security and prosperity. Yet old irrational beliefs are deeply embodied in subconscious folk memory and hints of them are still heard in country conversations. At heart, England is still a rural nation. This book throws light on her roots. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" -… Read More

Fine Hardcover Fine Collectible Dust Jacket. NOT a library book NOT price clipped. Study of Calendar rituals and seasonal festivals of rural England and America. Great B/W plates..Drawings from old Newspapers. Mummers, May pole, Morris dance, healing folk customs John Aubrey's "Hearth charm" much more. Great condition book and jacket. See our Scans

David & Charles. London 1977.. No inscriptions. VG+ in matching bright dustwrapper (spine fading, no chips, tears, or loss).. Chocolate cloth boards. 208pp illustrated 8vo 0.5kg.

David & Charles/ Rowman & Little, 1978. Hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. David & Charles/ Rowman & Littlefield 1978 reprint, Pages clean and bright, binding firm, minor shelf wear to dust jacket, in protective sleeve.