Notes on the Folk Lore of the Northern Counties of England and the Borders

Notes on the Folk Lore of the Northern Counties of England and the Borders

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""Notes On The Folk Lore Of The Northern Counties Of England And The Borders"" by William Henderson is a comprehensive study of the folklore and customs of the northern counties of England and the Scottish Borders. The book is divided into chapters that cover various topics, such as superstitions, legends, customs, and beliefs. The author collected these stories and traditions from the people who lived in the region, and he provides a detailed analysis of each one. The book includes descriptions of various supernatural creatures, such as fairies, witches, and ghosts, as well as discussions of popular customs like May Day celebrations and harvest festivals. Henderson also explores the origins of many of these traditions, tracing them back to ancient pagan beliefs and practices. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the folklore and history of the northern counties of England and the Scottish Borders.With An Appendix On Household Stories By S. Baring-Gould.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781162936604
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 376
Weight: 503g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 19mm