Bøger af Charles Swainson

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1886 Edition.

""A Handbook of Weather Folk-Lore"" is a comprehensive collection of proverbial sayings in various languages that relate to the weather. Written by Charles Swainson, this book provides readers with a fascinating insight into the ways in which different cultures have understood and interpreted weather patterns over the centuries. The book is divided into sections, each one focusing on a particular type of weather phenomenon, such as rain, snow, and wind. Each section contains a wealth of sayings and proverbs, accompanied by explanatory and illustrative notes that help readers to understand the meaning and significance of each saying. Whether you are a weather enthusiast, a linguist, or simply someone who enjoys exploring different cultures and traditions, ""A Handbook of Weather Folk-Lore"" is an engaging and informative read that is sure to delight and inform.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

A Handbook of Weather Folk-Lore - being a collection of proverbial sayings in various languages relating to the weather, with explanatory and illustrative notes is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1873.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Provincial Names And Fold Lore Of British Birds is a book written by Charles Swainson in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the names and folklore associated with various British birds. The author has researched extensively and compiled a detailed list of the different names given to birds in different parts of the country, along with the stories and beliefs associated with them.The book covers a wide range of birds, from the common sparrow to the majestic eagle. Each bird is described in detail, with information on its appearance, behavior, and habitat. The author also includes anecdotes and stories related to each bird, adding an interesting and entertaining dimension to the book.Provincial Names And Fold Lore Of British Birds is a valuable resource for bird enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural and social history of Britain. The book provides a fascinating insight into the folklore and traditions of the British people, as well as the natural history of the country. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich and diverse birdlife of Britain.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.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

1886. The author has gathered, from various quarters, the provincial names of wild British birds, as well as the popular sayings and superstitions attached to them, and when possible illustrated them by references to similar beliefs prevalent among other nations.