Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Folklore
ISBN-10
180399777X
ISBN-13
9781803997773
Edition
New
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Imprint
The History Press Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 7th, 2024
Print length
192 Pages
Weight
266 grams
Dimensions
23.30 x 15.70 x 1.80 cms
Product Classification:
Folklore, myths & legendsSociology: customs & traditionsLocal history
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Folklore of Yorkshire chronicles collective beliefs and ancient survivals throughout the whole county, identifying distinctive common themes, placing them in their historical context and considering their social and psychological function. In so doing, it will also hopefully reveal something about the nature of folklore itself, both for the tradition-bearers and those who collect it.
The beautiful county of Yorkshire is the largest in Britain, and yet still possesses a strong and cohesive regional identity.
Built on centuries of shared tradition, a characteristic body of folklore has thrived and endured well into the present day. Folklore of Yorkshire chronicles such beliefs throughout the whole county, identifying distinctive common themes, placing them in their historical context and considering their social and psychological function. Youll discover Yorkshires holy wells and buried treasure, its boggarts, Black Dogs and fairies, and the legends behind the countys stunning landscape. This fully illustrated book shows how the customs of the past have influenced the ways of today, whilst also revealing something about the nature of folklore itself, both for the tradition-bearers and those who collect it.
Built on centuries of shared tradition, a characteristic body of folklore has thrived and endured well into the present day. Folklore of Yorkshire chronicles such beliefs throughout the whole county, identifying distinctive common themes, placing them in their historical context and considering their social and psychological function. Youll discover Yorkshires holy wells and buried treasure, its boggarts, Black Dogs and fairies, and the legends behind the countys stunning landscape. This fully illustrated book shows how the customs of the past have influenced the ways of today, whilst also revealing something about the nature of folklore itself, both for the tradition-bearers and those who collect it.
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