Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
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Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
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€ 16.00
€ 19.99
€ 16.00
Paperback. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 232 x 27. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- Watkins
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842931639
- ISBN
- 9781842931639
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.59
€ 19.99
€ 14.59
Paperback. Archaeological proof of the advanced civilization on the southern tip of Africa that preceded Sumer and Egypt by 200,000 years. Num Pages: 240 pages, Full-color throughout. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JFHF; VXQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 206 x 14. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions Bear and Company United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591431503
- ISBN
- 9781591431503
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.66
€ 33.99
€ 28.66
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Mandrake of Oxford United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 324
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781869928957
- ISBN
- 9781869928957
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.10
€ 19.99
€ 15.10
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Sky Books United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780967816265
- ISBN
- 9780967816265
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 27.80
€ 41.99
€ 27.80
Paperback. This volume boldly proposes that the core of the Arthurian and Holy Grail traditions derived not from Celtic mythology, but rather from the folklore of the peoples of ancient Scythia (what are now the South Russian and Ukrainian steppes). Series: Arthurian Characters & Themes. Num Pages: 424 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 141 x 23. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815335665
- ISBN
- 9780815335665
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.12
€ 52.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3; JFHC; JPWL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- Trine Day United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936296866
- ISBN
- 9781936296866
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.10
€ 25.99
€ 23.10
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Dunedin Academic Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780460352
- ISBN
- 9781780460352
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.25
€ 57.25
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752450667
- ISBN
- 9780752450667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.35
€ 17.99
€ 14.35
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKX; HBTB; JFHF; VXQG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 199 x 15. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750970327
- ISBN
- 9780750970327
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.47
€ 13.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. Within these pages are tales of legendary rocks, Robin Hood, tragic love affairs, thwarted villainy, witches, fairies, hidden treasure and much more. The intriguing stories, brought to life with beautiful line-drawings by a local artist, will be enjoyed by readers time and again. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752452920
- ISBN
- 9780752452920
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.27
€ 17.99
€ 14.27
Hardback. In 1764 a peasant girl was killed and partially eaten while tending sheep. Eventually, over a hundred victims fell prey to a mysterious creature whose deadly efficiency mesmerized Europe. Monsters of the Gevaudan revisits this spellbinding tale and offers the definitive explanation for its mythic status in French folklore. Num Pages: 392 pages, 25 halftones, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JF; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 392
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674047167
- ISBN
- 9780674047167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.33
€ 47.99
€ 40.33
Paperback. Third revised edition, previously published in 1973 by Harper Collins, of a collection of texts stressing the universal themes of mythology. They range from the Bible to English literature, to C Jung and others, to illustrate the archetypal aspects of the universal hero. This edition includes heroine myths and an updated bibliography. Num Pages: 288 pages, 7 halftones. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195119572
- ISBN
- 9780195119572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.22
€ 35.22
Paperback. The civilization we know as Ancient Egypt stretched over three thousand years. What was life like for ancient Egyptians? What were their beliefs - and how different were they from ours? This title uses Egypt's narratives to create a panorama of its history, from the earliest settlers to the time of Cleopatra. Num Pages: 400 pages, 8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HRKP1; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 147 x 197 x 25. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- Penguin Global
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141021768
- ISBN
- 9780141021768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.92
€ 14.99
€ 11.92
Paperback. These folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient countries are vividly retold by local storyteller Janet Dowling. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these 30 stories from Surrey reflect the wisdom and eccentricities of the county and its people. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 123 x 15. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752466354
- ISBN
- 9780752466354
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.52
€ 13.99
€ 13.52
paperback. In the midst of the remarkable revival of interest and belief in angels comes this handsomely illustrated reference work--the fruit of 16 years of research in Talmudic, gnostic, cabalistic, apocalyptic, patristic, and legendary texts. "A wacky and wonderful compendium of angelic lore".--Time. Illustrations. Num Pages: 387 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HRC; HRKT; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 190 x 27. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Publisher
- Free Press
- Number of pages
- 387
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780029070529
- ISBN
- 9780029070529
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.38
€ 20.99
€ 15.38
hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations (some col.), map. BIC Classification: 1DBR; AJC; HRCR; JFHF; WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 205 x 21. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Atrium
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780953535316
- ISBN
- 9780953535316
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.95
€ 29.99
€ 24.95
paperback. Includes material on the Discworld books up to Raising Steam. This title looks at the living myths and folklore that are reflected, celebrated and affectionately libelled in the imaginative universe of Discworld. Num Pages: 528 pages, b&w by Paul Kidby. BIC Classification: FZC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 33. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552154932
- ISBN
- 9780552154932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.52
€ 17.99
€ 13.52
Paperback. A comparative study of the beliefs and institutions of mankind. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 944 pages. BIC Classification: HBT; HRAX; JFHF; VXWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 39. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Number of pages
- 944
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- Abridged
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140189315
- ISBN
- 9780140189315
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.97
€ 26.99
€ 18.97
Paperback. Num Pages: 856 pages, 5 b/w photos & 20 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; JFHC; JPA; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 154 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1152.
- Publisher
- Trine Day
- Number of pages
- 856
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936296088
- ISBN
- 9781936296088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.78
€ 32.78