Publisher's Synopsis
Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766183386, 0766183394, 0766183556. Volume 4 of 4: Including Anecdote, Biography and History, Curiosities of Literature and Oddities of Human Life and Character. The Book of Days consists of: Matters connected with the Church Calendar, including the popular festivals, Saints' Days, and other holidays with illustrations of Christian antiquities in general; Phenomena connected with the seasonal changes; Folklore of the United Kingdom, namely popular notions and observances connected with times and seasons; Notable events, biographies, and anecdotes connected with the days of the year and; Articles of popular archaeology, of an entertaining character, tending to illustrate the progress of civilization, manners, literature, and ideas in these kingdoms. These volumes depict a day by day account of what has occurred in ancient times, including and proceeding the Middle Ages. Volume 4 covers October through December. Illustrations. Vol. 1 ISBN 0766183386, Vol. 2 ISBN 0766183394, Vol. 3 ISBN 0766183556.
