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The Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection with the Calendar V1
The Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection With the Calendar V1 is a comprehensive reference book that explores the historical and cultural significance of various days throughout the year. Written by Robert Chambers, it provides a fascinating insight into the customs, traditions, and folklore associated with important dates, such as Christmas, Halloween, and Easter. The book is divided into monthly sections, each of which contains information on notable events, famous individuals, and important festivals and celebrations. It also features beautiful illustrations and engravings that bring the text to life. This volume is the first in a series of two, making it an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in history, folklore, or cultural studies.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766183394, 0766183556, 0766183564. Volume 1 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 1 covers January through March. Illustrations. Vol. 2 ISBN 0766183394, Vol. 3 ISBN 0766183556, Vol. 4 ISBN 0766183564.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 Details
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: Sep 10th, 2010
- Pages: 428
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 6.00in - 9.02in - 0.87in - 1.25lb
- EAN: 9781162628462
- Categories: • General
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