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Folklore References - Books and Texts

I was very fortunate to be able to have access to a decent private library where I was able to make use of these books, most of which are out of print, i do not know where they can be found otherwise, but i'm sure a good second hand book dealer would be able to help source.

  • Brand - Popular Antiquities.
  • Sir Thomas Browne - Vulgar Errors
  • Sir Thomas Browne - Works
  • Chambers - Popular Rhymes of Scotland
  • Edwards - Old English Customs
  • Grose - Provincial Glossary - 1811
  • Halliwell - Popular Rhymes
  • Harland and Wilkinson - Lancashire Folk-Lore
  • Howitt - Pictorial Calendar of the Seasons
  • Herrick - Hesperides
  • Hunt - Popular Romances
  • Jeaffreson - Brides and Bridals
  • Martin - History of St. Kilda
  • Misson - Travels in England
  • Poor Robin's Almanack - 1770
  • Sir John Sinclair - Statistical Account of Scotland
  • Southey - Commonplace Book
  • Southey -Doctor
  • Thiselton-Dyer - British Popular Customs - 1876
  • Timb - Things Not Generally Known
  • Vallancey - Notes and Queries
  • Lewes Vaughan - Merydian of Gloucestre 1559
  • Wood - Wedding Day in all Ages and Countries

this website has been put together from a series of old texts that i came accross, while researching fairies and the world of fae in folklore, i thought there was enough here to share with other people on these other topics. these pages are meant as an introduction or a bit of fun reading, for those interested in delving deeper,
find the source material on the reference page

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