Folk Lore: Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland within This CenturyThis remarkable book is a collection of folktales and beliefs prevalent in Scottish society in the early 19th century. The author, James Napier, did not hold these beliefs to particularly high standards, yet he delved deep into the possible origins of said folktales, which eventually culminated into the nine chapters focusing on aspects of Irish society life where these beliefs still hold weight. |
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Folk Lore: Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland within This Century James Napier Limited preview - 2022 |
Folklore: Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland Within This Century James Napier No preview available - 2017 |
Folk Lore: Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland Within This Century James Napier No preview available - 2019 |
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