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100 1 _aBayley, Harold
245 1 0 _aArchaic England
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-01-05
508 _aProduced by KD Weeks, Dave Maddock and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Archaic England: An Essay in Deciphering Prehistory from Megalithic Monuments, Earthworks, Customs, Coins, Place-Names, and Faerie Superstitions" by Harold Bayley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the rich tapestry of English prehistory through various archaeological, linguistic, and folkloric lenses, attempting to piece together the remnants of ancient cultures and beliefs that have shaped modern England. At the start of this work, the author outlines the ambitious approach he takes to relate disparate pieces of evidence from different fields such as history, folklore, and linguistics, illustrating how they can collectively contribute to a more profound understanding of England’s prehistorical heritage. He reflects on the ongoing struggle of historians and archaeologists to reconstruct the past and the caution needed in interpreting traditions and artifacts from ancient times without losing sight of the evidence that supports or contradicts current theories. Bayley critiques previous scholarly works while emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary perspective in reviving the narratives of the people who existed before written history began. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArchaeology
653 _aEngland -- Antiquities
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41785
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