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Paperback. Traces the search for American tradition and national identity through folklore and folklife from the 19th century onwards. This work shows how American thinkers and leaders have used folklore - ranging from Paul Bunyan and Davey Crockett to quilts, cowboys, and immigrants - to express the meaning and mystique of their country. Series: American Visions: Readings in American Culture. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB; HBJK; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 260 x 20. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842028929
- ISBN
- 9780842028929
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.23
€ 64.23
hardcover. Traces the search for American tradition and national identity through folklore and folklife from the 19th century onwards. This work shows how American thinkers and leaders have used folklore - ranging from Paul Bunyan and Davey Crockett to quilts, cowboys, and immigrants - to express the meaning and mystique of their country. Series: American Visions: Readings in American Culture. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB; HBJK; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780842028912
- ISBN
- 9780842028912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.11
€ 169.11
Hardcover. By analysing the folk stories and personal narratives of a cross-section of Palestinians, Sirhan offers a detailed study of how content and sociolinguistic variables affect a narrator's language use and linguistic behaviour. This book will be of interest to anyone engaged with narrative discourse, gender discourse, Arabic studies and linguistics. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBP; 2CSR; CFB; CFFD; JFHF; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 150 x 221 x 20. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137325754
- ISBN
- 9781137325754
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.24
€ 67.24
Paperback. Editor(s): Sami, Hasan M. Series: Folktales of the World S. Num Pages: 406 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBE; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226206257
- ISBN
- 9780226206257
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 37.57
€ 47.99
€ 37.57
paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1968
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226074948
- ISBN
- 9780226074948
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.91
€ 37.99
€ 29.91
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226040837
- ISBN
- 9780226040837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 25.21
€ 31.99
€ 25.21
Paperback. A fascinating evocation of life on the Settle-Carlisle railway during the days of steam Num Pages: 112 pages, 39 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; JFHF; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 237 x 11. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781553213
- ISBN
- 9781781553213
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.56
€ 19.99
€ 15.56
Paperback. Editor(s): Dorson, Richard Mercer. Num Pages: 648 pages, 24 plates. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 35. Weight in Grams: 876.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226158747
- ISBN
- 9780226158747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.83€ 52.85
€ 61.83
€ 52.85
Paperback. Contains 190 texts from nineteen consultants - most collected in English or in English translation. This work includes 155 stories that represent Upper Chehalis and Cowlitz Salish narrative traditions, primarily myths and tales. It is suitable for those interested in the content and comparative analysis of Native texts told in English. Editor(s): Adamson, Thelma. Num Pages: 1 map, 4 images. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780803226685
- ISBN
- 9780803226685
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.79
€ 31.99
€ 28.79
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442272927
- ISBN
- 9781442272927
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.66
€ 72.66
Paperback. Editor(s): Dorson, Richard Mercer. Num Pages: 570 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 30. Weight in Grams: 763.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 570
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226158716
- ISBN
- 9780226158716
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.07€ 49.03
€ 57.07
€ 49.03
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 37 b/w images. BIC Classification: JFHF; WBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 176 x 14. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764342202
- ISBN
- 9780764342202
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.04
€ 21.99
€ 20.04
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752429298
- ISBN
- 9780752429298
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
Paperback. Essex, the witch hunting county, is especially rich in traditions, legends, dialect and stories. This book explores the origins and meanings of its traditions to create a sense of the influence of the customs of the past. It is aimed at those who wish to revel in the delights of times past. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752436777
- ISBN
- 9780752436777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. Hampshire is proud host to traditions, customs and legends that may seem strange to the people of the twenty-first century but were very real to the Hampshire folk of yesteryear. From Abbotts Ann and the Maiden's Garlands to the Tichborne Dole and St Swithun's forty days of rain, this looks at the folklore of Hampshire. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752451794
- ISBN
- 9780752451794
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752459646
- ISBN
- 9780752459646
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
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.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752435220
- ISBN
- 9780752435220
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 19.71
€ 21.99
€ 19.71
Paperback. A comprehensive survey that places the folklore of Northumbria in its historical, cultural, religious and social context. It covers a wide range of subjects including; witchcraft, dragon lore, seasonal customs, ghosts, legends and mythology. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752448909
- ISBN
- 9780752448909
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 87 color images. BIC Classification: 1KBBEJ; JFHF; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 254 x 11. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764341274
- ISBN
- 9780764341274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 21.47
€ 31.99
€ 21.47
Paperback. The author is a Gaelic-speaking scholar and archaeologist who has lived and worked in crofting communities. In this edition, she portrays the beliefs and customs of Scottish Gaelic society, including: seasonal customs deriving from Celtic festivals; the famous waulking songs; and the Highland tradition of seers and second sight. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 11. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752419046
- ISBN
- 9780752419046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68