| Illustrations of Scottish History: Life and Superstitions from Song and Ballad Contributor(s): Nightly, Dahlia V. (Introduction by), Gunnyon, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 1721937811 ISBN-13: 9781721937813 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $23.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2018 |
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| BISAC Categories: - History - Social Science | Customs & Traditions |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (1.91 lbs) 374 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This special edition of 'Illustrations of Scottish History: Life and Superstitions from Song and Ballad' was written by William Gunnyon, and first published in 1879, making it almost 140 years old. This antiquarian text features Scottish songs and ballads from bygone days with sections on Spurious Ballads, Witches and Witchcraft, The Fairy Mythology, The Battles of the Covenant, Return from the Dead, Romantic Songs and Ballads, and more. This is a fantastic old book and an absolute must-read for all those enthusiastic about Celtic mythology and superstition, and anyone interested in the Cultural History of Scotland. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting. |