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100 1 _aNapier, James,
_d1810-1884
245 1 0 _aFolk lore
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-05-07
508 _aE-text prepared by Julie Barkley, Annika Feilbach, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Folk Lore: or, Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland" by James Napier is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores various superstitions and folk beliefs prevalent in the West of Scotland, particularly within the memory of those still living at that time. It examines superstitions surrounding significant life events such as birth, marriage, and death, as well as the influence of ancient pagan beliefs and their lasting impact on the culture. The opening portion of the book lays the groundwork for understanding superstition's definitions and its implications on society, as Napier reflects on how superstitious beliefs were intertwined with daily life in the region. He discusses the pervasive influence of such beliefs, even among individuals of a more educated class, and suggests that many remain alive in rural areas. The introduction highlights specific examples, such as the beliefs connected to childbirth and protection against the evil eye, emphasizing the significance and historical roots of these customs that have persisted over time. This sets the stage for a more detailed exploration of various superstitions in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolklore -- Scotland
653 _aScotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15792
999 _c57180
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