Green Men & White Swans: The Folklore of British Pub Names

by Jacqueline Simpson

Book Overview

Why do British pubs have such curious names? What tales lie behind the Moonrakers, the Hooden Horse, the Derby Tup? And why does the Green Man come in different shapes and sizes?

In Green Men & White Swans, leading folklorist Jacqueline Simpson explores the fascinating stories behind pub names, uncovering the myths and legends, euphemisms and wordplays, heroes and even ghosts that have inspired pub landlords over the centuries. Spanning...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0099520176
• ISBN13: 9780099520177
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Arrow
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.0" x 7.6"