Folk Lore in Lowland Scotland (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163570333)

""Folk Lore In Lowland Scotland"" is a book written by Evelyn Blantyre Simpson that delves into the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of the Lowlands region of Scotland. The author has extensively researched and compiled a wealth of information on various aspects of Scottish folklore, including superstitions, legends, ballads, and fairy tales. The book covers a wide range of topics, such as the origins of Halloween, the significance of certain plants and animals in Scottish folklore, the role of witches and wizards, and the rituals associated with birth, marriage, and death. It also includes a detailed analysis of the famous Scottish ballad, ""Tam Lin"". The book is a fascinating insight into the rich cultural heritage of Scotland and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the folklore of this region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Eve Blantyre Simpson
ISBN-10: 1163570338
ISBN-13: 9781163570333
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 242
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d