Rustic Speech And Folklore (1913)

By Elizabeth Mary Wright

Book Overview

Rustic Speech and Folklore is a book written by Elizabeth Mary Wright and published in 1913. The book is a collection of essays that explore the language and folklore of rural communities in England. It is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on the dialects and speech patterns of various regions in England, including the West Country, East Anglia, and the Midlands. The second part of the book delves into the folk beliefs and customs of these communities, including their superstitions, legends, and traditional practices. The book provides a fascinating insight into the everyday lives of rural people in England at the turn of the 20th century, and is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of language and folklore.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: 116631975X
• ISBN13: 9781166319755
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"