The Customs and Traditions of Wales

by Trefor Owen

Book Overview

This concise and informative guide looks back to the customs and traditions of a predominantly rural Wales during the nineteenth century -- the revelries of the corn harvest; winter nights by the fireside, knitting, telling stories and making rush candles; overcoming poverty and hardship by raising funds at a cwrw bach... Each chapter is complemented by several eye-witness accounts -- vivid descriptions of a forgotten way of life. Customs are...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0708311180
• ISBN13: 9780708311189
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: University of Wales Press
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.1" x 4.8"

Customer Reviews

This is a wonderful resource!

What a great book on all things Welsh. Traditions are explained simply and entertainingly!