Author: KIGHTLY, CHARLES
Title: The Customs and Ceremonies of Britain: An Encyclopaedia of Living Traditions
Description: London: Thames and Hudson, 1986. 0500275378. Soft Cover. ISBN: 0500275378. Publosher's glossy wraps. Illustrated with over 200 B&W and 12 color photographs and drawings. With absorbing and exacting detail, Charles Kightly relates both the historical reality and the myths surrounding British customs and ceremonies. These are arranged alphabetically by custom. His book gives the dates, times and locations of the ceremonies, and an extensive regional index of place names also pinpoints the events in a particular area. Here is a compelling text for everyone interested in British history, culture and tradition, as well as a unique guide for visitors in search of colourful and unusual events. Volume shows very mild shelf-wear, else fine, unmarked, tight, square, and clean. NEAR FINE.. Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall. 248 pp. Near Fine with no dust jacket .

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