Description Of A Norwegian Clog-Calendar (1879)

By Eiríkur Magnússon

Book Overview

Description Of A Norwegian Clog-Calendar (1879) by Magnusson, Eirikr is a historical book that provides a detailed account of the traditional Norwegian clog-calendar. The book is written in English and was first published in 1879. The author, Eirikr Magnusson, was a prominent Icelandic scholar and translator who spent many years studying the folklore and traditions of Norway.The clog-calendar was a unique form of timekeeping used in rural Norway during the 19th century. It consisted of a wooden clog with twelve notches carved into it, each representing a month of the year. The clog was hung on the wall and a peg was moved each day to indicate the current date.In this book, Magnusson provides a thorough description of the clog-calendar, including its history, construction, and usage. He also discusses the various customs and beliefs associated with the calendar, such as the superstition that it was bad luck to move the peg backwards.The book includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the clog-calendar and its workings. It also contains translations of traditional Norwegian songs and poems that reference the calendar.Overall, Description Of A Norwegian Clog-Calendar (1879) is a fascinating glimpse into a unique aspect of Norwegian culture and history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in folklore, traditional timekeeping methods, or Scandinavian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166417174
• ISBN13: 9781166417178
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"