Rustic Speech And Folklore (1913) - Elizabeth Mary Wright - Bog

Rustic Speech And Folklore is a book written by Elizabeth Mary Wright and published in 1913. The book is a collection of folklore and dialectal speech from rural areas of England. It contains various stories, superstitions, and customs that were prevalent in the countryside during the early 20th century. The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the dialectal speech of the rural population, and the second part focuses on the folklore and traditions of the same population. The author has collected these stories and expressions from various sources, including personal interviews with people living in the countryside.The dialectal speech section of the book covers various aspects of the rural dialect, including pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. The author has provided examples of dialectal expressions used in everyday conversation, as well as explanations of their meanings.The folklore section of the book covers various aspects of rural life, including customs, beliefs, and superstitions. The author has collected stories and traditions from various rural areas of England, and has provided explanations and interpretations of their meanings.Overall, Rustic Speech And Folklore is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of rural England. It provides an insight into the lives and traditions of the rural population during the early 20th century, and is a fascinating read for anyone interested in folklore and dialectal speech.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.