The English Year is a lavishly illustrated month-by-month, day-by-day guide to all the customs and festivals of England, from the national celebrations to herald the new year down to small local traditions such as the Minehead Hobby Horse or Duck Racing in Oxfordshire. If you want to know where you can get free bread and beer on any day of the year; if you want to know where Mayday comes from or why you sould protect yourself on Mischief Night; or why the English go in for all kinds of arcane celebrations but can't be bothered with St George's Day - the is the book for you.
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Steve Roud has been researching British folklore for over thirty years. He is the joint author of the Oxford Dictionary of English Folklore and the author of The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland, winner of the 2004 Katharine Briggs Folklore. He lives in Sussex.
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Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The English Year is a lavishly illustrated month-by-month, day-by-day guide to all the customs and festivals of England, from the national celebrations to herald the new year down to small local traditions such as the Minehead Hobby Horse or Duck Racing in Oxfordshire. If you want to know where you can get free bread and beer on any day of the year; if you want to know where Mayday comes from or why you sould protect yourself on Mischief Night; or why the English go in for all kinds of arcane celebrations but can't be bothered with St George's Day - the is the book for you. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR002637028
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Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Condizione: Very Good. illustrated edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo 6535154-6
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Da: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Regno Unito
hardcover. Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Codice articolo rev5581548546
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Da: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Codice articolo 3814052
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Da: Greener Books, London, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Codice articolo 4553694
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Da: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xxviii, 467 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. Subjects; Rites and ceremonies Great Britain. Festivals England ; Calendars. Festivals Great Britain. Folklore England ; Calendars. Manners and customs England. England Social life and customs. 1 Kg. Codice articolo 373844
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Da: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlanda
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xxviii, 467 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. Subjects; Rites and ceremonies Great Britain. Festivals England ; Calendars. Festivals Great Britain. Folklore England ; Calendars. Manners and customs England. England Social life and customs. 1 Kg. Codice articolo 373844
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Da: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Codice articolo mon0004205691
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Da: Granada Bookstore, IOBA, Woodlawn, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition (Statement Of First Published With The One Present. Includes Index And Bibliographical References. The Book Is Bound In Red Cloth Over Boards With Gilt Lettering On The Spine. Yellow Marker Ribbon Bound In. Codice articolo 041919
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Da: Forster Books, Chelwood Gate, SUSSE, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Very clean copy. Codice articolo ABE-1708262325001
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