Observations on Popular Antiquities

Chiefly Illustrating the Origin of our Vulgar Customs, Ceremonies and Superstitions

By:

John Brand

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Observations on Popular Antiquities 2 Volume Set

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John Brand (1744–1806), secretary of the Society of Antiquaries, first published his widely popular Observations on Popular Antiquities in 1777. This fascinating two-volume almanac of British superstitions and customs was in fact a heavily revised and annotated version of Henry Bourne's Antiquitates vulgares (1725). Volume 2 of Brand's almanac concerns the origins and practices of British customs and ceremonies including marriage customs, death rites, belief in fairies, witchcraft, omens, and divination. The volume also provides explanations for obscure but common phrases and expressions. Following the success of the book's initial reception, Brand continued to research English folklore with the intention of publishing fuller information. This two-volume version, published posthumously in 1813, was edited and expanded by Sir Henry Ellis, Keeper of Manuscripts at the British Museum, and further revisions also appeared in 1841 and 1870. Brand's book is regarded as the foundation for folklore studies in England.

Release date Australia

December 8th, 2011

Author

John Brand

Audiences

Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational

Contributor

Edited by Henry Ellis

Illustrations

Worked examples or Exercises

Pages

746

Series

Observations on Popular Antiquities 2 Volume Set

Dimensions

170x244x38

ISBN-13

9781108036474

Product ID

18346670

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