In Search of Lost Gods: A Guide to British Folklore
by Whitlock, Ralph
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good+
- ISBN 10
- 0714820261
- ISBN 13
- 9780714820262
- Seller
-
Redditch, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Whitlock produces a comprehensive summary of all the major themes in British folklore, in a well organized and clearly written way. The many aspects covered include British superstitions and customs, sacred sites, festivals and sports & pastimes. An excellent survey, with a huge range of illustrations.
The book is in excellent condition. All pages intact, unmarked and uncreased. Cloth covers completely tight and intact. DJ is in very good condition and unclipped with just the most minor shelf wear at the top edge. All now protected in professional clear book wrapper. 192pp with many B&W illustrations
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Details
- Bookseller
- Tom Heywood Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2141
- Title
- In Search of Lost Gods: A Guide to British Folklore
- Author
- Whitlock, Ralph
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0714820261
- ISBN 13
- 9780714820262
- Publisher
- Phaidon Press Ltd
- Place of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Date Published
- 1979
- Keywords
- superstition, sacred sites, folklore, festivals
- Bookseller catalogs
- Archaeology, Ancient History, Strange Places; Scientific and Social History Mysteries;
Terms of Sale
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