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This fantastic book is a must read for anybody who has an interest in fairy lore and the history of folklore concerning the fairy. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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This unusual book, documenting the trials for witchcraft conducted in Shetland and Orkney, one of the most remote and superstitious parts of the United Kingdom. This book is a brilliant insight into how far sensible people will go when scared by something they do not understand.
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Celtic folklore is fascinating and so full of superstitions, legends, and customs that this book is a must read for anybody with a passion for the history of the Isle of Man. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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The Torres Straits separates Australia from Papua New Guinea left untouched by European hands until the 18th Century. It has a rich mythology weaving Papuan and Aboriginal traits. A collection of moral tales and creation myths. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions,...
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Part of a series on the county folklore and festivals of the United Kingdom, this remarkable and well researched book on the festival customs and feast day practices all drawn from the voices of the people who took part in them. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.
10) Balochi Tales
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The Balochi people and language is spread from the coast of Iran to the interior of Pakistan. There are few written sources of their tribal legends and folklore. M. Longworth Dames brings together his wealth of knowledge on tribal language and culture, as a member of the esteemed folklore society to translate and compile this fascinating collection. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely...
11) Legends and Customs of Dorset - Including Legends and Superstitions, Witchcraft and Charms, Birth
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Part of the successful county folklore series - this book is packed full of superstitions, customs and old wives tales. A great book for anybody in or around Dorset, or with an interest in the rich folklore of the United Kingdom. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions,...
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The Aino people of Japan are very little known and where treated as savages when discovered by western travellers. Their religion was rich and cultured and this book opens the eyes of the reader to a culture that so few people know of. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions,...
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