The Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection With the Calendar V2 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162628479)

The Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection With the Calendar V2 is a comprehensive work by Robert Chambers that explores the history, traditions, and folklore associated with each day of the year. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each corresponding to a month of the year, and covers a wide range of topics, including holidays, customs, superstitions, and historical events. The second volume of this classic work provides a wealth of information on the months of July through December, including the origins of Halloween, Guy Fawkes Day, and Christmas traditions. The book is filled with fascinating anecdotes, stories, and legends that provide insight into the cultural and social history of England and Scotland. Chambers' writing is engaging and informative, and his attention to detail is impressive. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and includes an extensive index, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and folklore of the British Isles. Overall, The Book of Days is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of England and Scotland.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766183386, 0766183556, 0766183564. Volume 2 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 covers March through June. Illustrations. Vol. 1 ISBN 0766183386, Vol. 3 ISBN 0766183556, Vol. 4 ISBN 0766183564.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: Robert Chambers
ISBN-10: 1162628472
ISBN-13: 9781162628479
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 418
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.85d