What They Say in New England: A Book of Signs, Sayings, and Superstitions (Classic Reprint), Johnson Clifton

Автор: , Johnson Clifton
Название: What They Say in New England: A Book of Signs, Sayings and Superstitions
ISBN: 1793265836 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781793265838
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 22980.00 T
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Описание: This special edition of 'What They Say in New England - A Book of Signs, Sayings and Superstitions' was written by Clifton Johnson, and first published in 1896, making it well over a century old.

The book features sections on The Weather, Tea Grounds, Dreams, Fortune Telling, Medicinal, Death, Religious, The Moon and Warts, among many others.

This fantastic old book is filled with knowledge of interest to anybody enthusiastic about old Folklore and Superstitions in general, and those interested in the anthropological history of the New England region.

WARNING This book contains language that is no longer considered acceptable or "politically-correct."

IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying

THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY.

This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed.

DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.

Автор: Tweed Anna, Johnson Clifton
Название: The Arabian Nights - Illustrated by Caspar Emerson and Leon D`Emo
ISBN: 1473337801 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781473337800
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 41670.00 T
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Описание: "The Arabian Nights" is a 1910 English-language translation of "One Thousand and One Nights", a collection of South Asian and Middle Eastern folk tales compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. It was anthologised over hundreds of years by a variety of scholars, authors, and translators across Asia and North Africa, with the stories having roots in medieval Persian, Arabic, Mesopotamian, Jewish, Indian, and Egyptian folklore. Fantastically illustrated by Caspar Emerson and Leon D'emo, this classic collection is ideal for bedtime reading material and is not to be missed by lovers and collectors of folklore. Caspar Hjalmar Emerson, Jr. (1878 - 1948) was a Norwegian-born American artist and illustrator. The stories include: "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp", "The Enchanted Horse", "The Story of the Merchant and the Genius", "The Little Hunchback", "Story of the Blind Baba-Abdalla", "The Story of Ali Cogia, Merchant of Bagdad", "The Story of the Vizir who was Punished", "The Story of the Husband and the Parrot", "The Story of King Shahriar and Sheherazade", and many more. Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage classic illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.

Автор: Tweed Anna, Johnson Clifton
Название: The Arabian Nights - Illustrated by Caspar Emerson and Leon D`Emo
ISBN: 147333778X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781473337787
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 30610.00 T
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Описание: "The Arabian Nights" is a 1910 English-language translation of "One Thousand and One Nights", a collection of South Asian and Middle Eastern folk tales compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. It was anthologised over hundreds of years by a variety of scholars, authors, and translators across Asia and North Africa, with the stories having roots in medieval Persian, Arabic, Mesopotamian, Jewish, Indian, and Egyptian folklore. Fantastically illustrated by Caspar Emerson and Leon D'emo, this classic collection is ideal for bedtime reading material and is not to be missed by lovers and collectors of folklore. Caspar Hjalmar Emerson, Jr. (1878 - 1948) was a Norwegian-born American artist and illustrator. The stories include: "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp", "The Enchanted Horse", "The Story of the Merchant and the Genius", "The Little Hunchback", "Story of the Blind Baba-Abdalla", "The Story of Ali Cogia, Merchant of Bagdad", "The Story of the Vizir who was Punished", "The Story of the Husband and the Parrot", "The Story of King Shahriar and Sheherazade", and many more. Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage classic illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.

Автор: Johnson Clifton
Название: The Isle of the Shamrock
ISBN: 1530905087 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781530905089
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 34370.00 T
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