Skipton: Folk Dance Enterprises, 1990. 344 pp, large 8vo (9 7/8" H). B&w illustrations. Inscribed on dedication page: "To Allen and Margaret With best wishes from Nigel. 15th August, 1990". Contents: Foreword; Introduction; Ethnic and historical background; A little mythology; Circles and chains; Swords, hoops, garlands and sticks; Morris, Christians and Moors, and other battles; Guisers, hobby-animals and mummers; Couple dances and threesomes; Women's and men's dances; Weddings; Maypoles, fires and spirits; Seasonal, work and animal dances; Church, healing, ecstasy and death; Country dance and dancing masters; Conclusion; Appendices: The sun, the moon and the dance; Flamenco; Musical instruments; Leading festivals; Acknowledgements; Bibliography; Index. One page with a tiny corner crease, light wrinkling at bottom of spine. Dust jacket has some areas of light edge wrinkling - mainly at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds, spine colour is moderately faded.. Inscribed By Author. First Edition.. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good-.

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Bookseller: Capricorn Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 22160
Title: FOLK DANCE OF EUROPE.
Author: Jaffe, Nigel Allenby. Inscribed
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good+
Jacket Condition: Very Good-
Edition: First Edition.
ISBN 10: 0946247145
ISBN 13: 9780946247141
Publisher: Folk Dance Enterprises
Place of Publication: Skipton
Date Published: 1990
Keywords: European folk dance, Dances, Dancing, Morris, Guisers, Hobby-horses, Animals, Weddings, Maypoles, Fires, Spirits, Country, Master, Church, Seasonal, Work, Couple, Mummers, Circles, Chains, Flamenco, Musical instruments, Festivals, Swords, Hoops, England,
Bookseller catalogs: History and Travel; BRITISH HISTORY; Holidays & Celebrations; Music & Dance;

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