The Cambrian Popular Antiquities; or, An Account of some Traditions, Customs and Superstitions of Wales with observations as to their Origins etc. [With a section: "Mry Thomas the fasting woman near Dolgelley"]. Illustrated with Copper - Plates (Coloured from Nature).

Roberts, Peter.

Published by London, E.Williams., 1815

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Octavo. VIII, 3536, (1) pages with 10 illustrations of which 9 are handcoloured. Original Hardcover / Vintage 19th century Bayntun Binding (Bayntun-Riviere,Bath). In full red morocco with gilt lettering and ornament on spine. Boards a little shaky. Otherwise in very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Includes the Translation of Higden's Description of Wales / Of Welsh Customs / Of Druidism [ in Wales ] / Of the Great Druidical Temple in Britany / Of Druidic Circles / Of Stone Pillars / Of Merlin, the supposed Magician / Of King Arthur / Festival of Shrove-Tuesday / Lent / April-day / May-day / Easter / Whitsuntide / Wakes / Hallow-eve / Christmas / Of Welsh Music / Marriage Ceremonies / Of the Corpse-candle / Of Burials / Nature, Manners , Dress, Boldness / Agility / Courage of the Welsh from Giraldus [Gerald of Wales] / Superstitions of the Welsh from Giraldus / Staff of St. Curig / Sacred Bell called Bangu / Sacrilege punished / Of Fairies / The Fairy Song / Superstitions Dance at St.Almedha's Church near Brecknock, from Giraldus / Llechlafar / Eagle of Snowdon / Children fed with the sword / Crug Mawr or Pen-Tychryd Mawr in Cardiganshire / Trial of Strength by Giraldus / Welsh Maen / Cock-Fighting / Popular Tradition of Moll Walbee / Rolldritch / Cadair Idris / Sortes Biblicae / St.Wenefrede's Well in Flintshire / An Essay on Astrology / The Bow of War and Peace / Method of Reaping / Addenda to the Essay on Astrology / Mry Thomas the fasting woman - near Dolgelley / Game of Knappan etc. Sprache: english.

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The Cambrian Popular Antiquities; or, An Account of some Traditions, Customs and Superstitions of Wales with observations as to their Origins etc. [With a section: "Mry Thomas the fasting woman near Dolgelley"]. Illustrated with Copper - Plates (Coloured from Nature).

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London, E.Williams.

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1815

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Hardcover

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2000 grams

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