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100 1 _aDack, Charles,
_d1848?-1923
245 1 0 _aWeather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District
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 2005-12-09
508 _aProduced by Julie Barkley, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District" by Charles Dack is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book provides an exploration of local meteorological signs and traditional folklore relating to weather, mainly focused on the region of Peterborough, which is situated at the intersection of several counties including Northampton, Huntingdon, Lincoln, and Cambridge. It captures the essence of local customs and beliefs, while also documenting sayings and proverbs that originate from these traditions. In this work, Dack compiles a rich tapestry of weather lore and folk beliefs that have been passed down through generations in the Peterborough area. The text examines various proverbs and rhymes connected to weather patterns and their significance to farming and rural life. It highlights how local customs around changing seasons, celebrations (like May Day and Christmas), and agricultural practices coexist with weather predictions, illustrating the deep-rooted relationship between natural phenomena and community culture. Through anecdotal evidence and personal accounts, Dack preserves a unique historical perspective on regional heritage, showcasing the peculiar charms and rituals that define the character of the area. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWeather -- Folklore
653 _aFolklore -- England -- Peterborough
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17269
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