Bøger af William Bentinck Forfar

Learn about one of England's most unique and enduring folk customs with this detailed account of the Helston Furry Day. Examining the origins and evolution of the festival, William Bentinck Forfar traces its fascinating history back to ancient pagan and Christian traditions. The book also includes sheet music for the iconic Furry Dance, allowing readers to experience this lively and energetic tradition for themselves.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""The Helston Furry Day, An Account Of Its Origin And Celebration: With The Music Of The Ancient Furry Dance"" is a book written by William Bentinck Forfar in 1885. The book provides a detailed account of the Helston Furry Day, a traditional festival celebrated in Helston, Cornwall, England. The author explores the origins of the festival and its significance in the local culture. Additionally, the book includes the music of the Ancient Furry Dance, a traditional dance performed during the festival. The author provides a detailed description of the dance steps and the musical instruments used in the performance. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Cornwall and traditional British festivals."".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.

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