Bøger af Frederick Thomas Elworthy

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1895 Edition.

The West Somerset Wordbook V1 is a comprehensive glossary of dialectal and archaic words and phrases used in the West of Somerset and East Devon. Written by Frederick Thomas Elworthy and first published in 1886, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the language and culture of this region. The book contains over 1,500 entries, each accompanied by a definition and an example of usage. The entries cover a wide range of topics, including agriculture, fishing, hunting, and local customs and traditions. The book also includes a detailed introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the language and dialect of the region. This volume is the first in a series of wordbooks by Elworthy, and is an important contribution to the study of regional language and culture in England.Other ISBNs in this set include: 0548810346.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Evil Eye The Origins and Practices of Superstition, by Frederick Thomas Elworthy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766132420.

THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Evil Eye The Origins and Practices of Superstition, by Frederick Thomas Elworthy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766132420.

The West Somerset Wordbook V2 is a comprehensive glossary of dialectal and archaic words and phrases used in the West of Somerset and East Devon. Originally published in 1886, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the region. The author, Frederick Thomas Elworthy, was a prominent antiquarian and scholar of the West Country dialects. In this volume, he provides a detailed and authoritative survey of the language and customs of the area, drawing on his extensive knowledge of local folklore and traditions. The book is organized alphabetically, with entries ranging from common words and expressions to more obscure terms and phrases. Each entry includes a definition, pronunciation guide, and examples of usage, as well as notes on the origins and etymology of the word. The West Somerset Wordbook V2 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the rich linguistic heritage of the West Country.Other ISBNs in this set include: 0548808317.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Evil Eye The Origins and Practices of Superstition, by Frederick Thomas Elworthy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766132420.

1895. A review of the forms and uses of sympathetic magic throughout the world. The story of superstition or everyday magic. Contents: Introduction; Sympathetic magic; Totems, portents, tree-worship; Symbols and Amulets; Gorgoneion; Crescents, horns, horseshoes; Touch, hands, gestures; The Cross; Mano Pantea; Cimaruta, Sirene, tablets; Cabalistic writing - magical formulae; Spitting, incantation, and other protective acts - pixies; Appendices (Celestial Mother, Gargoyles, divination, incantation, etc.) Copiously illustrated.

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This classic text describes the many afflictions said to result from being given the "evil eye"--as recorded in the days of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans up to the late 19th century. A thorough study of the notion about harmful or bewitching stares, it focuses on superstition and folklore surrounding the use of gestures, amulets, incantations, and other protective acts to ward off power of the evil eye. Enhanced with hundreds of illustrations of evil-preventing charms--from the author's personal collection--this in-depth study will appeal to students and scholars of folklore and anyone intrigued by tales of the supernatural. 199 illus.