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100 1 _aHarland, John,
_d1806-1868
245 1 0 _aLancashire Folk-lore :
_bIllustrative of the Superstitious Beliefs and Practices, Local Customs and Usages of the People of the County Palatine
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-10-23
508 _aProduced by Shaun Pinder, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Lancashire Folk-lore" by John Harland and Thomas Turner Wilkinson is a collection of ethnographic studies written in the mid-19th century. The volume delves into the rich tapestry of superstitions, customs, and traditional beliefs of the people in Lancashire, exploring how these facets of folk culture have been preserved through generations, often intertwined with historical influences from various cultures that inhabited the region. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the region’s folk-lore, emphasizing its significance as a record of the collective beliefs that characterize the local population. The authors discuss the etymology of the term "folk-lore," positioning it as a vital element of popular tradition distinct from scholarly learning. They outline the structure of the volume, indicating that the first part will focus on superstitions while the second will address local customs observed throughout the year. The introduction serves to memorialize the rapidly vanishing lore and stresses the importance of documenting these beliefs as they reflect the region's unique heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolklore -- England -- Lancashire
653 _aLancashire (England) -- Social life and customs
700 1 _aWilkinson, Thomas Turner,
_d-1874
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41148
999 _c81987
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