| 40 Humourous British Traditions Contributor(s): Worker, Julian (Author) |
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ISBN: 1909220396 ISBN-13: 9781909220393 Publisher: Mirador Publishing OUR PRICE: $20.59 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Humorous - General - Fiction | Cultural Heritage - Fiction | Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.24" H x 5" W x 8" (0.26 lbs) 100 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Britain has many well documented, yet strange traditions such as Bog Snorkelling, Bonfire Night, Cheese Rolling and Haxey Hood. This book describes 40 more traditions in a similar vein, all of which are less well known. Read about Turtle Rinsing in London, Arrow Catching in Staffordshire, and Animal Gambling in the Forest of Dean. Discover where a Duck Quacking contest, a Pipe Cleaner Festival, and a Thimble Throwing competition take place. Marvel at people's spitting, blowing, and digging exploits. All the stories are distinct and can be read independently; this is a book for the busy individual who has a spare five or ten minutes to discover the secrets of Biscuit Rolling. |