A provincial glossary, with a collection of local proverbs and popular superstitions . A new edition, corrected

GROSE, FRANCIS

Published by Edward Jeffery, London, 1811

About this Item

8vo, pp. viii, plus unpaginated text; original plain paper-covered boards, bottom of spine a bit perished, but generally a very good, uncut, unopened, and unrestored copy. The first half of the text is devoted to the glossary, while the rest treats of local proverbs (arranged geographically), and superstitions, including witches, ghosts, sorcerers, magicians, fairies, charms, etc.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A provincial glossary, with a collection of local proverbs and popular superstitions . A new edition, corrected
• Publisher: Edward Jeffery, London
• Publication Date: 1811
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  • English Literature