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| 100 | 1 | _aStewart, William Grant | |
| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe popular superstitions and festive amusements of the Highlanders of Scotland |
| 246 | 1 | _aHighland superstitions and amusements | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2022-12-20 | ||
| 508 | _adeaurider, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Popular Superstitions and Festive Amusements of the Highlanders of Scotland" by William Grant Stewart is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the rich tapestry of traditions, superstitions, and festive practices that characterize the Highland culture, presenting a detailed exploration of the unique beliefs and customs that have, over time, shaped the identity of Scottish Highlanders. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of Highland ghosts and their integral place in regional lore. It begins by discussing the general characteristics and significance of ghosts within the Highland culture as companions throughout life and beyond. These spirits are depicted as evolving from their ancient, robust forms into more capricious and malevolent entities, influencing both the earthly existence and the afterlife of Highlanders. The narrative is enriched with anecdotes, such as the tale of James Gray and the ghost Clashnichd, which illustrates the social dynamics between humans and their spectral counterparts, setting a whimsical yet eerie tone for the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: Aylott and Jones, 1851 |
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| 653 | _aGhosts -- Scotland -- Highlands | ||
| 653 | _aFestivals -- Scotland -- Highlands | ||
| 653 | _aFairies -- Scotland -- Highlands | ||
| 653 | _aWitchcraft -- Scotland -- Highlands | ||
| 653 | _aSuperstition -- Scotland -- Highlands | ||
| 653 | _aPopular culture -- Scotland -- Highlands | ||
| 653 | _aHighlands (Scotland) -- Social life and customs | ||
| 653 | _aHighlands (Scotland) -- Miscellanea | ||
| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/popularsuperstit00stewuoft | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69592 |
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