The Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection With the Calendar V1 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163205969)

The Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection With the Calendar V1 is a comprehensive guide to the historical and cultural significance of each day in the calendar year. Written by Robert Chambers, this book is a collection of popular antiquities that explores the customs, traditions, and folklore associated with each day. The book is divided into twelve chapters, one for each month of the year. Each chapter begins with an overview of the month, including its astrological significance and the various festivals and holidays celebrated during that time. The author then goes on to provide a detailed description of each day in the month, highlighting its historical and cultural significance.The Book of Days is a fascinating exploration of the customs and traditions that have shaped our modern world. From the origins of Halloween to the significance of the summer solstice, this book offers a wealth of information on the history and folklore of each day in the calendar year. Whether you are a history buff or simply curious about the world around you, The Book of Days is an essential read.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.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: 1163205966
ISBN-13: 9781163205969
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 428
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d