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100 1 _aHardwick, Charles,
_d1817-1889
245 1 0 _aTraditions, Superstitions and Folk-lore :
_b(Chiefly Lancashire and the North of England:) Their Affinity to Others in Widely-Distributed Localities; Their Eastern Origin and Mythical Significance.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
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 2012-06-06
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"Traditions, Superstitions and Folk-lore" by Charles Hardwick is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores various traditions, superstitions, and folk tales from Lancashire and the North of England, delving into their historical origins and cultural significance. It aims to illuminate the connections between these local customs and wider, ancient mythologies, revealing a tapestry of beliefs that have shaped regional identities. At the start of the work, Hardwick discusses the decline of nursery legends and folk lore due to modernization and scientific advancements, yet he emphasizes their enduring value in understanding human history and psychology. He references numerous scholarly works that brought attention to these folk traditions, suggesting that they contain substantial truths about early human belief systems. These insights set the stage for further exploration into topics like fire worship, witchcraft, and the significance of local deities, providing a glimpse into the multifaceted nature of cultural heritage and its relevance to contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolklore -- England
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs
653 _aFolklore -- England -- Lancashire
653 _aLancashire (England) -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39934
999 _c80773
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