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100 1 _aMacCulloch, Edgar, Sir,
_d1808-1896
245 1 0 _aGuernsey Folk Lore :
_ba collection of popular superstitions, legendary tales, peculiar customs, proverbs, weather sayings, etc., of the people of that island
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-08-18
508 _aProduced by MWS 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"Guernsey Folk Lore" by Sir Edgar MacCulloch is a collection of traditional stories, superstitions, and customs written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich tapestry of folk beliefs and practices unique to the island of Guernsey, drawing from various sources including the author's own research and accounts from local residents. It serves to document and preserve the cultural heritage of the island, which has been influenced by its history and its people's connections to broader folkloric traditions. The opening of "Guernsey Folk Lore" introduces the author's intention to collect the island's folk stories and customs before they vanish due to modernization and the decline of traditional beliefs. In the preface, MacCulloch reflects on the challenge of preserving these narratives in the face of changing societal norms, specifically pointing out the fading of old customs among younger generations. He shares that many tales were passed down by the island's residents, including memories from an elderly family servant. The beginning sets the stage for an exploration of various aspects of Guernsey's folk lore, highlighting not only the stories themselves but also the social context in which they were told and preserved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolklore -- Guernsey
700 1 _aCarey, Edith F.
_q(Edith Frances),
_d1864-1935
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52834
999 _c93668
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