Folklore of Essex Paperback / softback
by Sylvia Kent
Paperback / softback
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Essex - the witch hunting county - is especially rich in traditions, legends, dialect and stories that have been handed down through the ages.
It is these traditions that are gathered together in this volume and whose origins and meanings are explored to create a sense of how the customs of the past have influenced the ways of the present.
This fully illustrated study of folklore rediscovers those traditions that have either vanished, been ignored or hidden away.
There are tales of dragons and warriors, literary folk and legendary folk, but always at the heart of Essex folklore are the traditional beliefs, stories, events and customs of the common people.
Daily life itself contained numerous beliefs and maxims, omens and superstitions, as well as being full of music, dance and song.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:192 pages
- Publisher:The History Press Ltd
- Publication Date:01/01/2009
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- ISBN:9780752436777
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Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:192 pages
- Publisher:The History Press Ltd
- Publication Date:01/01/2009
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- ISBN:9780752436777