Publisher's Synopsis
British Popular Customs, Present and Past: Illustrating the Social and Domestic Manners of the People is a book written by T.F. Thiselton Dyer. The book provides a comprehensive account of the various customs and traditions that have been prevalent in British society, both in the past and present. It covers a wide range of topics, including festivals, superstitions, folk tales, and games. The author has provided detailed descriptions of each custom, along with its historical background and significance. The book also includes illustrations that help to bring the customs to life. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in British culture and history, and it provides a unique insight into the social and domestic manners of the people.Looks At The Customs Of England, Scotland, Ireland And Wales, Arranged In Calendar Order And Including, Among Many Others, New Year's Day, St. Valentine's Day, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day, Eel Fair, Flitting Day, Royal Oak Day, Midsummer Eve, Eccles Wake, St. Modwen's Day, Hallow Eve, Gunpowder Plot, Christmas, Holy Innocent's Day, Etc.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.
