Irish Folk Ways - Couverture souple

Evans, E.Estyn

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 048641440X ISBN 13 : 9780486414409

Editeur : Dover Publications Inc., 2000

Synopsis

This engrossing and charming work by a noted scholar, widely regarded as a classic in its field, explores the vital Irish past, noting the diversity of folk customs and traditional activities in rural Ireland, from early Celtic migrations through centuries of English and Scottish influence, up to the sudden appearance of mechanization.
Readers will find here a wealth of observations on country ways and the essentials of Irish life, among them how to thatch a roof, churn butter, cultivate and harvest crops, make pots and pans, build furniture and fences, fish and navigate streams, and much more. Also described are a host of customs associated with weddings, wakes, festivals, funerals, and other aspects of Irish country life.
Of this book, the Times Literary Supplement of London said, "For all its learning, [the] book is popular in the best way, and admirably illustrated by [the author's] own drawings as well as by photographs." Over 400 illustrations enhance a text that will not only be of immense value to students of archaeology and folklore but will also appeal to general readers because of its readable style and accessibility.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

A classic in its field, this charming work by a noted scholar explores traditional Irish customs and activitiesfrom thatching a roof, churning butter, cultivating and harvesting crops, making pots and pans and building furniture to behavior at weddings, wakes, festivals, and funerals. ""For all its learning, the book is popular in the best way, and admirably illustrated. . . .""Times Literary Supplement. (London)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Dover Publications Inc.
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 048641440X
• ISBN 13: 9780486414409
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss; http://www.la-raia.it; ; Strada Monterotondo, 79; Novi Ligure; 15067; Italie