A Treasury of British Folklore: Maypoles, Mandrakes & Mistletoe by Dee Dee Chainey
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A Treasury of British Folklore: Maypoles, Mandrakes & Mistletoe by Dee Dee Chainey
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A Treasury of British Folklore: Maypoles, Mandrakes and Mistletoe
Britain is steeped in folklore—layer upon layer of tradition, ritual, and belief woven into the very fabric of the landscape and the seasons. Dee Dee Chainey's beautifully curated collection unlocks the hidden stories that have shaped British culture for centuries.
From ancient fertility rites and pagan celebrations to superstitions that persist in modern life, from the magical properties attributed to plants to the rituals that mark the turning year, A Treasury of British Folklore reveals the enchantment embedded in everyday British life. Chainey explores how these traditions connect us to the earth, to our ancestors, and to something older and deeper than ourselves. Whether it's the symbolism of maypoles, the mystique of mandrakes, or the magic of mistletoe, each entry is a gateway into the British imagination.
Published under the National Trust Books imprint and lavishly illustrated with 30 atmospheric black-and-white illustrations, this hardback edition is as beautiful to behold as it is fascinating to read. At 192 pages, it's the perfect size for browsing and savouring—a book to return to again and again.
Perfect for folklore enthusiasts, cultural historians, anyone seeking connection to British heritage, and those who believe that magic lives in tradition.
A cornerstone of The Literary Cat's All Time Favourites.
Publisher: National Trust Books
Date Published: 05/04/2018
ISBN: 9781911358398
Number of pages: 204
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