The Book of Days by Robert Chambers

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Over time the different seasons, months and days have acquired a particular significance, or been linked with certain historical events. This is a collection of the folklore and history associated with our calendar. Taking you through the year season by season, month by month, and day by day the Chambers Book of Days explores these associations - from which month it is lucky to get married in to the history of modern day celebrations. The book features on this day in history information and show more covers the associations and folklore of particular days. show less

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TrysB 120 reviews

This two-volume set was advertised as "A Miscellany of popular antiquities in connection with the calendar". The days of the year are each presented with their relevant observance--church festivals, saint's days, holidays, etc., but the seasons are also noted with appropriate festivities such as the maypole dancing or midsummer celebrations. There are many humorous and interesting stories, biographies, historical footnotes, sketches and odd bits of human life and character.

Jun 14, 2012

HarrietPauline 12 reviews

Book Description: William and Robert Chambers,, Edinburgh, 1844. First edition of abridgement. 12mo. Volume one contents include Romance of geology, History of slave trade, Joan of Arc; Volume two includes Slavery in America, Life of Captain Cook and Excursion to the Oregon. Pp. 658; 672. Illustrations. Hard cover, half leather over marbled boards. No title page, perhaps a reprint. Pagination diff from first edition i.e. 1 thruAbe Books$95 for both.

Jan 30, 2014

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