Folklore of Northamptonshire
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2009
The History Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7524-3522-0 (ISBN)
The History Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7524-3522-0 (ISBN)
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A rediscovery of the traditional tales and beliefs of Northamptonshire, the 'Rose of the Shires'
This book describes the reaction of the common people to some of the tumultuous events which occurred in Northamptonshire and shaped England's history, and how this gave rise to many colourful folklore traditions. Especially rich in dialect, vocabulary, legends, and wondrous stories that have been handed down through the ages, the character of Northamptonshire and its people is firmly rooted in its folklore. There are tales of literary folk and noblemen, but always at the heart of Northamptonshire's folklore are the traditional beliefs, stories, events and customs of the common people. Daily life itself contained numerous beliefs and maxims, omens and superstitions - often based on fear of the uncertain - as well as being full of music and verse, dance and song. These delightful, revealing and sometimes fanciful traditions have remained hidden until now.
This book describes the reaction of the common people to some of the tumultuous events which occurred in Northamptonshire and shaped England's history, and how this gave rise to many colourful folklore traditions. Especially rich in dialect, vocabulary, legends, and wondrous stories that have been handed down through the ages, the character of Northamptonshire and its people is firmly rooted in its folklore. There are tales of literary folk and noblemen, but always at the heart of Northamptonshire's folklore are the traditional beliefs, stories, events and customs of the common people. Daily life itself contained numerous beliefs and maxims, omens and superstitions - often based on fear of the uncertain - as well as being full of music and verse, dance and song. These delightful, revealing and sometimes fanciful traditions have remained hidden until now.
Dr PETER HILL has published works on the activities of the Roman army in the north in connection with Hadrian's Wall. During his research he came across the previous publication of the diary and realised its significance and potential. Jane Watkinson is a retired librarian and Membership Secretary of the Early English Text Society.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 26.1.2009 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Stroud |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 560 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie ► Volkskunde | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7524-3522-1 / 0752435221 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7524-3522-0 / 9780752435220 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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