Isbn: 9780198205708 - stations of the sun - a history of the ritual year in britain (9 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

FIRST EDITION 8vo. black buckram hardback, gilt, in unclipped dust jacket. 542pp., Indexed, illustrated with b/w plates. A clean copy with no markings or inscriptions. A VERY GOOD COPY in VERY GOOD DUST JACKET. (Shelf 78) ISBN: 0198205708 PLEASE NOTE: Heavy Book (1.1 kg+) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. [AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only]. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. Like New. First Edition. Dark blue hardback with gilt lettered spine, complete with original dustjacket. In nearly new condition: firm and square with strong joints, no bumps, no rubs. Contents are crisp, tight and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Thus a very nice copy that looks and feels unread, now offered for sale at a very reasonable price.…

1st edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Contents: 1. The Origins of Christmas -- 2. The Twelve Days -- 3. The Trials of Christmas -- 4. Rites of Celebration and Reassurance -- 5. Rites of Purification and Blessing -- 6. Rites of Hospitality and Charity -- 7. Mummers' Play and Sword Dance -- 8. Hobby-Horse and Horn Dance -- 9. Misrule -- 10. The Reinvention of Christmas -- 11. Speeding the Plough -- 12. Brigid's Night -- 13. Candlemas -- 14. Valentines -- 15. Shrovetide -- 16. Lent -- 17. The Origins of Easter -- 18. Holy Week -- 19. An Egg at Easter -- 20. The Easter Holidays -- 21. England and St George -- 22. Beltane -- 23. The May -- 24. May Games and Whitsun Ales -- 25. Morris and Marian -- 26. Rogationtide and Pentecost -- 27. Royal Oak -- 28. A Merrie May -- 29. Corpus Christi -- 30. The Midsummer Fires -- 31. Sheep, Hay, and Rushes -- 32. First Fruits -- 33. Harvest Home -- 34. Wakes, Revels, and Hoppings -- 35. Samhain -- 36. Saints and Souls -- 37. The Modern Hallowe'en -- 38. Blood Month and Virgin Queen. 39. Gunpowder Treason -- 40. Conclusions. Subjects: Festivals Great Britain. Rites and ceremonies Great Britain. Folklore Great Britain. Popular culture Great Britain. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains well-preserved overall. Not price-clipped. Series; Oxford scholarship online. Physical description; xx, 542 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. Subjects; Festivals Great Britain History. Holidays Great Britain History. Rites and ceremonies Great Britain History. Folklore Great Britain History. Popular culture Great Britain History. Great Britain Social life and customs. 1 Kg. …

Zustand: New. This text describes the ritual year in Britain, covering festivals such as Christmas, Easter, May Day and Halloween. It covers all the British Isles and the whole sweep of history, from the earliest written records to the present day. Num Pages: 584 pages, 16 pp plates, 1 figure, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBTB; JFHF; JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1093. . 1996. First Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 576 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.