The Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection With the Calendar V4 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162628592)

The Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection With the Calendar V4 is a comprehensive reference book written by Robert Chambers. It is a collection of fascinating historical and cultural facts and traditions associated with each day of the year. The book is divided into 12 chapters, each corresponding to a month of the year, and covers a wide range of topics, including folklore, superstitions, customs, and celebrations. The fourth volume of the series covers the months of October, November, and December. The book provides a unique insight into the lives of our ancestors and their beliefs, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in history, culture, and tradition.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766183386, 0766183394, 0766183556. Volume 4 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 4 covers October through December. Illustrations. Vol. 1 ISBN 0766183386, Vol. 2 ISBN 0766183394, Vol. 3 ISBN 0766183556.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: 1162628596
ISBN-13: 9781162628592
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 424
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.86d