Book of Days

The Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection With the Calendar V2 is a comprehensive reference book by Robert Chambers. The book covers a wide range of topics related to popular customs, traditions, and folklore associated with different days of the year. It is an extensive collection of historical and cultural information, including stories, legends, and myths from various cultures and regions around the world. The book is organized according to the calendar year, with each day featuring a unique entry that explores the history and significance of that day. Volume 2 of the book continues where Volume 1 left off, covering the months of July to December. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in history, culture, and folklore, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the customs and traditions of different societies throughout history.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766183386, 0766183556, 0766183564. Volume 2 of 4: Including Anecdote, Biography and History, Curiosities of Literature and Oddities of Human Life and Character. The Book of Days consists of: Matters connected with the Church Calendar, including the popular festivals, Saints' Days, and other holidays with illustrations of Christian antiquities in general; Phenomena connected with the seasonal changes; Folklore of the United Kingdom, namely popular notions and observances connected with times and seasons; Notable events, biographies, and anecdotes connected with the days of the year and; Articles of popular archaeology, of an entertaining character, tending to illustrate the progress of civilization, manners, literature, and ideas in these kingdoms. These volumes depict a day by day account of what has occurred in ancient times, including and proceeding the Middle Ages. Volume covers March through June. Illustrations. Vol. 1 ISBN 0766183386, Vol. 3 ISBN 0766183556, Vol. 4 ISBN 0766183564.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.