A Dictionary of English Folklore

Author: Jacqueline Simpson
Edition: y First printing
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 019210019X

A Dictionary of English Folklore

With 1250 entries ranging from dragons to Mother Goose, May Day to Michaelmas, this enchanting dictionary unfurls the colorful history behind the holidays, customs, legends, and superstitious beliefs of England. Download A Dictionary of English Folklore from rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared. br> Ever wonder why we kiss under the mistletoe at Christmas or think a rabbit's foot brings good luck? Two folklore authorities provide reliable and often surprising answers to these and other curiosities that have shaped daily life in England for centuries. They explore the festivals and past celebrations of the English calendar, from St. Andrews Day and its tradition of drunkenness and cross-dressing to Twelfth Night and its king and queen cake. They also provide concise portraits of real and legendary characters that populate Search and find a lot of education books in many category availabe for free download.

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