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Synopsis
Journey into rural Portugal and discover fields, rivers, and village life through the eyes of a long-time resident.
In Round the Calendar in Portugal, the reader is invited into daily life beyond tourist sights. The book blends personal observations with practical, everyday details about farming, markets, and the rhythm of the countryside. It traces the changing seasons, the birds that cross the horizon, and the people who keep rural life moving with care and humor.
The author grounds these scenes in decades of living and working in or near Oporto, offering a warm, lived‑in portrait of the country’s farms, crafts, and small economies. The narrative stays focused on rustic life, local work, and the quiet wonders that make Portugal’s countryside feel both familiar and new to visitors and longtime readers alike.
- Observations on landscapes, seasonal work, and the pace of rural life
- Accounts of birds, wildlife, and the natural rhythms of the region
- Portraits of travelers, pedlars, and everyday trades that connect town and country
- Vivid anecdotes and reflections that illuminate culture, craft, and community
Ideal for readers drawn to descriptive travel writing, regional life, and historical glimpses of rural Portugal.
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Co7itents, MAY, The weather of early summer Rural peasant games Dancing and music of country people Both Oriental in character Anecdote Bull-fighting in the Portuguese fashion minutely described .. ... .51 75 JUNE. The folk-lore of Portugal as prevalent and as firmly accepted as in the England of Shakespeare stime I ts threefold sources: Latin, Moorish, and Gothic The Eve of St. John Many legends recounted of Moorish tradition The Latin legends numerous also, viz., that of wehr-wolf The folk myths from Gothic times perhaps derive chiefly from A ryan sources Instances in eacii kind Anthropomorphic and zoomorphic folk myths Conclusions .76 loi JULY, The harvesting of wheat, barley, and rye Draught cattle of Northern Portugal: their beauty and docility Kindness of Portuguese to all domestic animals Legends connected with the ox Dogs; how used in hunting, their breeds and treatment Cats the favourite animal inmate of the Portuguese The superior intelligence of Portuguese cats Anecdote Relations between man and the domestic animals from Cuvier spoint of view Cats zr Kjdogs Anecdote ... ... .102 122 AUGUST. A theory to account for the tendency of men to migrate to the South and to the West Anecdote Strong art feeling among Portuguese peasantry Why it has ceased from among other classes Evidences of delight in art among rural folk The pottery, peasants lace work and embroideries, and the decorated ox-yokes of Northern Portugal Devolution as opposed to Evolution How it may apply to national life Gardening in Portugal Portuguese garden traditions derive from Dutch and from Arab sources Contrast between English and Portuguese gardening Anecdotes .
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a wonderfully rich and insightful collection of musings and observations, which explores the authorâs life and experiences in rural Portugal. The author provides a look into the aspects that render life in this country so unique, including the cultural heritage and history. The book is permeated with the authorâs personal feelings, rich descriptions and thoughtful reflections, all of which combine to paint a beautiful and vivid portrait of life in Northern Portugal. Every month of the year is described, along with its weather, notable customs and shared festivities. The pages are filled with interesting and thought-provoking insights on the local rural communities, traditions and lifestyle. The author also shares detailed observations on the countryâs flora and fauna, and comments on rural life in modern-day Europe. This is a book that will appeal not only to those interested in Portugal, but also to anyone interested in rural cultures, traditions and lifestyles. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333866020_0
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