The folklore of Orkney and Shetland
Marwick, Ernest Walker1975
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The two island groups of Orkney and Shetland have much in common. Yet, surprisingly the customs of both islands vary markedly, part of the very different styles of life of both communities, one living in a much harsher landscape than the other. This work explores their lore and custom.
Main title:
The folklore of Orkney and Shetland / (by) Ernest W. Marwick ; drawings by Gay John Galsworthy.
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Imprint:
London : Batsford, 1975.London : Batsford, 1975.
Collation:
215 pages : illustrations, maps, music ; 23 cm.215p. : ill., maps, music ; 23 cm.
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Notes:
Includes index.Link id: 43108.Orkney Library copy with barcode 2141405 is part of the Ian MacInnes Collection, is signed by George Mackay Brown and has an inscription to George Mackay Brown from the author. StKrOLABCT - Book Club title, multiple copies available. StKrOLABibliography, pages 205-207. - Index.Includes bibliography.
ISBN:
07134299929780713429992
Dewey class:
398.094113398.2094398.3398.094113398.094112398.0941398.2398398.09411
LC class:
GR145.O/
Local class:
398.094112398.2
Language:
English
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Index terms:
Folk StoriesShetlandOrkneyORCADIAN LEGENDS FESTIVALS ORCADIAN TRADITIONS WITCHES SUPERSTITIONS SHETLAND LEGENDS SHETLAND TRADITIONS ORCADIAN FOLKLORE STENNESS RING OF BRODGAR
BRN:
549771
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