L'amy, John H.

Jersey Folk Lore

J. T. Bigwood, Jersey, Channel Islands, 1927. First Edition, Hardcover (Original Cloth), Illustrated by: John H. L'amy. Fair Condition. The first edition of this work. An interesting look at the fascinating folklore and myths of Jersey, an island near France. The work looks at prehistoric monuments, Christian missionaries, witchcraft, spells, prayers, ghosts, festivals, and more. Illustrated with drawings by the aithor John H. L'Amy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 184 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Endpapers browned, text block clean. Previous owner's signature in ink inside front cover. Gilt titles spine & front. Bumping & light wear to corners, numerous small spots to covers. illustrated by frontis. photo.; six b/w. drawings & a b/w. map of Jersey. Includes appendices & index. Illustrator: John H. L'amy. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Channel Islands; Britain/UK; Genealogy & Local History. Inventory No: 4962.

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Ashe, Geoffrey

Avalonian Quest

Fontana, London, 1984. First Paperback Edition, Paperback. Very Good/N/A. 9780413488008 blue titles spine; illustrated by b/w. photo's. & line drawings; "what evidence is there that Glastonbury was a great pagan sanctuary before Christianity? Over the past few decades, this town in Somerset - England's 'ancient Avalon' - has attracted ever increasing interest. Tourists pour in to visit its ruined Abbey, rich in Christian and Arthurian legend, and to climb the Tor, the strange hill above the town. Thousands assemble annually for church-sponsored pilgrimages, but many others come for mystical or occult reasons, seeing Glastonbury as a focus of spiritual power. Geoffrey Ashe looks at the real and surprising importance of Glastonbury in the religion, politics, culture and literature of England. He re-examines its best-known legends - those concerning Joseph of Arimathea and the Grail, and King Arthur's burial - and gives the case for a remarkable possibility underlying all the mysteries: a huge ritual maze may once have surrounded the Tor. Glastonbury emerges as a place that is subtly, powerfully alive, with a distinctive future as well as an astonishing past."; red dot on pre-title page but otherwise a clean copy; including notes, bibliography & index - 287 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 2. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Glastonbury; New Age & Alternative; Magic, Paranormal & Occult; England; Ancient (BC); History. ISBN: 0413488004. ISBN/EAN: 9780413488008. Inventory No: EST00189.

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Keywords: BZDB227 Esoteric/Folklore/Glastonbury/Avalon/Glastonbury Tor/King Arthur/Joseph of Arimathea/Holy Grail/Mazes Myths, Legends & Folklore; Glastonbury; New Age & Alternative; Magic, Paranormal & Occult; England; Ancient (BC); History. Unbranded ISBN: 0413

Baker, Margaret

Folklore and Customs of Rural England

David & Charles, Newton Abbot, Devon, 1975. Reprint, Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. 9780874715491 'The Good Old Days' in country areas were ruled by local customs and folklore. This delightful book describes much of England's more important country lore, using contemporary accounts and adding historical material to show the richness of what inevitably lies behind us - often within living memory but not again to be experienced first hand. Old beliefs, superstitions and rituals, their origins long forgotten, lingered on as part of the collective wisdom of the country community, as they still do here and there, safeguarding family, farm and possessions, reflecting the natural longing for security and prosperity. Yet old irrational beliefs are deeply embodied in subconscious folk memory and hints of them are still heard in country conversations. At heart, England is still a rural nation. This book throws light on her roots. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 208 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Foxing to front end-papers, but body of book clean and unfoxed. in archive acetate film protection. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Gilt titles spine. brown cloth; illustrated by b/w. drawings & photo's.. Includes notes & references; bibliography & index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Rural Customs; Superstitions; Sociology & Culture; Britain/UK; Farming & Rural Life. ISBN: 0874715490. ISBN/EAN: 9780874715491. Inventory No: 4843.

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Keywords: BZDB227 Myths, Legends & Folklore/Farming & Rural Life/Rural Customs/Superstitions/Sociology & Culture/Garden Magic/Remedies Myths, Legends & Folklore; Rural Customs; Superstitions; Sociology & Culture; Britain/UK; Farming & Rural Life. Unbranded ISBN:

Brown, Joseph Epes

Animals of the Soul : Sacred Animals of the Oglala Sioux

Element Books Inc, Shaftesbury, Dorset, 1997. First Thus, Paperback. Near Fine/N/A. 9781862041370 yellow titles spine; revised edition; illustrated by b/w. drawings & photo's.; "this invigorating book lets us see animals as they are seen by the Oglala Sioux - not only in their physical manifestations, but also as guardians and divine spirits that can convey wisdom and power to us. With clarity and without pretension, Dr. Brown takes us a giant step closer to a truly spiritual ecology. This meticulously revised and improved edition brings into sharp focus how understanding the sacred dimension of animals can remind us of who we are and re-establish our proper relationship with all of creation. It demonstrates how animals can act as mediators between the material and spiritual realms, guiding and teaching us to live with respect for one another and for our endangered world."; including index - 142 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Environment & Ecology; Esoteric/Mysticism; Anthropology; United States; Indigenous Cultures. ISBN: 1862041377. ISBN/EAN: 9781862041370. Inventory No: PLG00073.

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Keywords: BZDB227 Anthropology/American Indians/Native Americans/Oglala Sioux/American History/Beastiaries/Folklore/Mythology/American Studies Myths, Legends & Folklore; Environment & Ecology; Esoteric/Mysticism; Anthropology; United States; Indigenous Cultures.

Croker, Thomas Crofton

Legends of the Lakes: Or, Sayings and Doings at Killarney. Collected chiefly from the manuscripts of R. Adolphus Lynch, Esq. H. P. King's German Legion (two volume set)

John Ebers and Co. London, 1829. First Edition, Hardcover (Half Leather). Very Good Condition. Croker published Legends of the Lakes: Or, Sayings and Doings at Killarney in 1829, The legends were collected chiefly from the manuscripts, of R. Adolphus Lynch, Esq. of London & are here arranged in the form of a fictional tour of the Lakes through which the legends & lore are revealed. The characters appearing in it are well known historical nineteenth-century visitors to the lakes mentioned frequently in local guide-books & histories. Frontis. b/w. map of the lakes to vol.1.; illustrated title page to both vols.; woodcuts throughout & illustrative bars of music plus a b/w. map of the town of Killarney. In volume two Croker featured discussions of the music of his friend the Irish piper James Gandsey together with six pages of pipe music plates for: "The Step on the Glens"; The Eagle's Whistle or O Donoghue's Call"; "Lamentation for Miles O Riely The Slasher"; & "The Widow's Lamentation". Bound in green half-leather with marbled boards; integral purple silk bookmark to both volumes; Errata & Binder instructions page at rear both vols. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. viii, 245; vi, 247. 2-volume set (complete). Bindings are tight, covers and spines fully intact. Scattered foxing, but text mostly clean. no Dust Jackets as published.. Previous owner's signature in ink to ffep; armorial book plate of Joseph Watson Overbury inside front covers both vols.. Top edges brown. Gilt titles & decorations to spines. Includes topographical index (vol.2.). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Southern Ireland; Killarney; Irish Folk Tales; Ireland; Genealogy & Local History. Inventory No: 4012.

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Keywords: BZDB227 Myths/Legends/Folklore/Local History/Irish Folk Tales/Southern Ireland/Killarney/Thomas Crofton Croker/Irish Legends/Overbury Myths, Legends & Folklore; Southern Ireland; Killarney; Irish Folk Tales; Ireland; Genealogy & Local History. Unbranded

Haylock, Charlie

Sloightly on Th' Huh!: an Affectionate Look at the Suffolk Dialect

Countryside Books, Newbury, Berkshire, 2006. Reprint, Paperback, Illustrated by: Richard Scollins & Barrie Appleby. Near Fine/N/A. 9781853068775 illustrated throughout by b/w. photo's, drawings & cartoons; "-'Forruds bor! Not arssl'ns'; 'Howd yew haard bor!'; 'Taint ser bit loikely'; 'Sloightly on th' huh!'; 'Moind how yew goo cumm'n baack'; 'Th' best paart a' fair few'; 'Dew yew keep a' throsh'n bor'; 'At duzzy fuel maykes a hellava dullor'; 'A good toidlee sum'; 'Cood blaarst! 'At's hooly dungy!'; 'Shess bor!'; 'At's rain'n fairly oover Will's muther's!'- Can people in Suffolk really be speaking the English language? A treasure trove of folk history and vivid English expression can be found in the Suffolk dialect, which should not be forgotten. 'Sloightly on th' Huh!' traces its origins, capturing the warmth and humour to .be found among those who live in the region. What better opportunity could there be for Suffolk speakers to celebrate their heritage! Charlie Haylock lives in Sudbury and was brought up in a traditional Suffolk family. He has lived some of his life 'abroad' in Essex and London. Therefore not only can Charlie see Suffolk from the inside, he can also see it from the outside: an ideal mix for an author on this historic county.". Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 96 pages. No Dust Jacket as published. Yellow titles spine. Illustrator: Richard Scollins & Barrie Appleby. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; East Anglia; Language & Linguistics; Suffolk; England; Humour. ISBN: 1853068772. ISBN/EAN: 9781853068775. Inventory No: 4966.

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Keywords: BZDB227 Topography/Great Britain/East Anglia/Suffolk/English Language/Suffolk Dialect/Linguistics/Humour Myths, Legends & Folklore; East Anglia; Language & Linguistics; Suffolk; England; Humour. Richard Scollins & Barrie Appleby Unbranded ISBN: 18530687

Matthews, John (editor)

At The Table of the Grail: No One Who Sets Forth on the Grail Quest Remains Unchanged

Watkins Publishing, London, 2002. First Edition, Paperback. Near Fine Condition. 9781842930359 Ten experts write on the historical & literary, esoteric & magical, mythological & imaginative aspects of the Grail legends. The story of the grail is not just a charming medieval legend but an inexhaustible well of inspiration for people setting out on their own spiritual journey. This collection of essays from different ages shows how themes from Eastern and Western traditions meet in the different versions of the quest. Size: Large Octavo. xviii + 341. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. no Dust Jacket as published.. Gold titles spine. Includes index & notes. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Grail Legend; Celtic Myth; Holy Grail; Magic, Paranormal & Occult. ISBN: 1842930354. ISBN/EAN: 9781842930359. Inventory No: 4276.

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Keywords: BZDB227 Myths/Legends/Folklore/Celtic Myth/Grail Quest/Grail Legend/Holy Grail/Magic/Paranormal/Occult Myths, Legends & Folklore; Grail Legend; Celtic Myth; Holy Grail; Magic, Paranormal & Occult. Unbranded ISBN: 1842930354 EAN: 9781842930359 John (edit

Newall, Venetia

Discovering the Folklore of Birds and Beasts

Shire Publications, Tring, Hertfordshire, 1971. First Edition, Softcover. Very Good Condition. 9780852631263 Many of the beliefs and superstitions of early man were connected with animals, which were credited with their own powers of speech and understanding and were also regarded as a source of cures for both mental and physical ailments. The author has compressed much of the folklore that surrounded domestic pets and wild animals to make a fascinating and very readable survey alphabetically listed from adders to zebras. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 72 pages. No Dust Jacket as published. Black titles spine. illustrated by b/w. drawings. Includes index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Superstitions; Traditional Beliefs; Natural History & Resources; Animals & Birds. ISBN: 085263126X. ISBN/EAN: 9780852631263. Inventory No: 4971.

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Keywords: BZDB227 Myths, Legends & Folklore/Animals & Birds/Natural History & Resources/Superstitions/Traditional Beliefs Myths, Legends & Folklore; Superstitions; Traditional Beliefs; Natural History & Resources; Animals & Birds. Unbranded ISBN: 085263126X EAN:

Shah, Idries (collected by)

World Tales: The extraordinary coincidence of stories told in all times, in all places

Allen Lane/Kestrel Books/Penguin Books Ltd. Harmondsworth, Middlesex, 1979. First Edition, Hardback, Illustrated by: Various. Good Condition/Fair. 9780722668603 Folk tales are part of the universal heritage of mankind. This beautiful and unusual collection of sixty-five tales from around the world reveals the extraordinary coincidence of stories told in all age and all countries. Some tales are found in nearly every society throughout history, with only the cultural details being different. This volume includes, for instance, an Algonquin Indian version of Cinderella and a Norse William Tell. Each story has a short introduction that traces its history through various cultures. Then, a single version of the tale is selected and evocatively told by Idries Shah. The hundred and one outstanding illustrations are by thirty-seven famous leading illustrators, all living in Britain. Each picture has been specially commissioned for this book. These illustrations not only add a dimension of beauty and depth to the stories, but also serve as an introduction to the world of contemporary art. This combination of modern illustrations and timeless folk tales gives the reader a unique insight into our cultural heritage. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. xi + 260. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket has edge wear with piece missing at top front edge, but is otherwise intact, with both flaps. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Gilt titles spine. very slight colour fading to top edge of covers. blue cloth; illustrated by 101 colour drawings throughout. Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Folk Tales; Short Stories; Traditionnal Stories; Children. ISBN: 0722668600. ISBN/EAN: 9780722668603. Dewey Code: 398.21. Inventory No: 4952. This book is fairly heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.

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Keywords: BZDB227 Sufism/Sufi/Idries Shah/Eastern Philosophy/Myths, Legends & Folklore/Children/Folk Tales/Short Stories/Childrens/Traditionnal Stories Myths, Legends & Folklore; Folk Tales; Short Stories; Traditionnal Stories; Children. Various Unbranded ISBN: 0

Werner, E. T. C.

A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology

Julian Press, Inc. New York, 1961. First Edition, Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/Very Good Condition. Light brown end-papers. Introduction by Hyman Kublin. Werner's compendium of Chinese mythology, inimitably described by the author himself as a "Who's Who of the Chinese Otherworld," has been a choice collector's item for many years. It was originally published in 1932 with the illustrious imprint of Kelly and Walsh of Shanghai. But like many another notable work in the field of Chinese studies brought out by this famous publishing house, Werner's volume has long been unavailable to numerous would-be readers and purchasers. This stupendous work required nearly a half century to compile, traces the major myths, superstitions, and beliefs that are found in Eastern literature, art, and customs. Explains how the God of Happiness had his origin in an emperor's liking for dwarfs ... why Chinese children wear a cord around their necks ... what incense means in the temple ... and other fascinating aspects of Oriental imagination. In addition to Dr. Werner's witty and informative introduction, the book contains a special section on the pronunciation of Chinese words, a table of Chinese dynasties, and a bibliography. Alphabetically indexed, and cross-referenced. First Thus. Size: Large Octavo. 627 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket is in very good condition, without tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Top edge red. Gilt titles spine on red panel with Yin-Yang trigram mandala design in red to front cover. black cloth. Includes index of Myths. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Oriental Mythology; Chinese Myths; Chinese Mythology; China; Inventory No: 3692. This book is fairly heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.

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Keywords: BZDB227 Myths/Legends/Folklore/Oriental Mythology/Chinese Mythology/China/Chinese Myths Myths, Legends & Folklore; Oriental Mythology; Chinese Myths; Chinese Mythology; China; Unbranded E. T. C. Werner A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology Oriental Mytholog