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10%OFFPeter Hill - Folklore of Northamptonshire - 9780752435220 - V9780752435220
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Folklore of Northamptonshire

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Description for Folklore of Northamptonshire Paperback. Describes the reaction of the common people to some of the tumultuous events which occurred in Northamptonshire and shaped England's history, and how this gave rise to many colorful folklore traditions. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMM; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 398.

This book describes the reaction of the common people to some of the tumultuous events which occurred in Northamptonshire and shaped England's history, and how this gave rise to many colourful folklore traditions. Especially rich in dialect, vocabulary, legends, and wondrous stories that have been handed down through the ages, the character of Northamptonshire and its people is firmly rooted in its folklore. There are tales of literary folk and noblemen, but always at the heart of Northamptonshire's folklore are the traditional beliefs, stories, events and customs of the common people. Daily life itself contained numerous beliefs and maxims, omens ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752435220
SKU
V9780752435220
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10

About Peter Hill
DR PETER HILL has published works on the activities of the Roman army in the north in connection with Hadrian's Wall. During his research he came across the previous publication of the diary and realised its significance and potential. Jane Watkinson is a retired librarian and Membership Secretary of the Early English Text Society.

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