The Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection with the Calendar V1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162628462)

Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766183394, 0766183556, 0766183564. Volume 1 of 4: Including Anecdote, Biography and History, Curiosities of Literature and Oddities of Human Life and Character. The Book of Days consists of: Matters connected with the Church Calendar, including the popular festivals, Saints' Days, and other holidays with illustrations of Christian antiquities in general; Phenomena connected with the seasonal changes; Folklore of the United Kingdom, namely popular notions and observances connected with times and seasons; Notable events, biographies, and anecdotes connected with the days of the year and; Articles of popular archaeology, of an entertaining character, tending to illustrate the progress of civilization, manners, literature, and ideas in these kingdoms. These volumes depict a day by day account of what has occurred in ancient times, including and proceeding the Middle Ages. Volume 1 covers January through March. Illustrations. Vol. 2 ISBN 0766183394, Vol. 3 ISBN 0766183556, Vol. 4 ISBN 0766183564.

Author: Robert Chambers
ISBN-10: 1162628464
ISBN-13: 9781162628462
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 428
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 6.00h x 9.02w x 0.87d