Western Scottish Folklore and Superstitions |
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| Author:
| Napier, James |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59021-054-3 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2008 |
| Publisher: | Lethe Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $14.95 |
Book Description:
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Discover the old folklore of Western Scotland. Even at the turn of the 19th century, Scots kept alive a rich trove of superstitions and beliefs, from cradle to grave. In the pages of this classic volume of lore, readers can discover a wealth of crafted charms, folk-medicine, fortune-telling, second sight as well as the eerie threats of witchcraft that worried local men and women around Glasgow.
Discover the old folklore of Western Scotland. Even at the turn of the 19th century, Scots kept alive a rich trove of superstitions and beliefs, from cradle to grave. In the pages of this classic volume of lore, readers can discover a wealth of crafted charms, folk-medicine, fortune-telling, second sight as well as the eerie threats of witchcraft that worried local men and women around Glasgow.