The Folklore of East AngliaRowman and Littlefield, 1974 - 192 pages |
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Page 62
... took place here and in many villages of East Anglia . Sometimes the local chimney sweep took the part of the May Man , for this day was known as Sweeps ' Holiday when , in former days , the sweeps ' apprentices and climbing boys could ...
... took place here and in many villages of East Anglia . Sometimes the local chimney sweep took the part of the May Man , for this day was known as Sweeps ' Holiday when , in former days , the sweeps ' apprentices and climbing boys could ...
Page 127
... took occasion to dig in that place and accord- ingly found a large pot of money which he prudently con- ceal'd putting the pot amongst the rest of his brass . After a time it happen'd that one who came to his house and beholding the pot ...
... took occasion to dig in that place and accord- ingly found a large pot of money which he prudently con- ceal'd putting the pot amongst the rest of his brass . After a time it happen'd that one who came to his house and beholding the pot ...
Page 174
... took them in her arms and ran away with them as fast as ever she could , calling on the gooseberry bushes to cover her flight . When the lady and her daughter returned they were very angry at the loss of the maid and the bodies , so they ...
... took them in her arms and ran away with them as fast as ever she could , calling on the gooseberry bushes to cover her flight . When the lady and her daughter returned they were very angry at the loss of the maid and the bodies , so they ...
Contents
Cures and Remedies | 42 |
Fairies Ghosts and Black Dogs | 75 |
Giants JackoLanterns and The Devil | 93 |
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References to this book
Encyclopedia of Folk Medicine: Old World and New World Traditions Gabrielle Hatfield No preview available - 2004 |
Encyclopedia of Folk Medicine: Old World and New World Traditions Gabrielle Hatfield No preview available - 2004 |