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Clan Traditions and Popular Tales of the Western Highlands and Islands

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Clan Traditions and Popular Tales of the Western Highlands and Islands is a book written by John Gregorson Campbell. It is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Western Highlands and Islands of Scotland, as well as a detailed account of the customs and traditions of the clans that inhabited the region. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on the historical and cultural background of the clans, including their social structure, religious beliefs, and political alliances. The second part of the book consists of a series of folktales and legends, many of which have been passed down through generations of oral tradition. These stories cover a wide range of topics, from heroic battles and supernatural beings to love and betrayal. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Western Highlands and Islands, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish folklore and history.1895. Clan traditions and popular tales of the western Highlands and islands. Collected from oral sources and selected from the author's manuscript remains. Edited by Jessie Wallace and Duncan MacIsaac, with an introduction by Alfred Nutt. See the other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162633190
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 180
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x10 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 318 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 26. november 2024
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Clan Traditions and Popular Tales of the Western Highlands and Islands is a book written by John Gregorson Campbell. It is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Western Highlands and Islands of Scotland, as well as a detailed account of the customs and traditions of the clans that inhabited the region. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on the historical and cultural background of the clans, including their social structure, religious beliefs, and political alliances. The second part of the book consists of a series of folktales and legends, many of which have been passed down through generations of oral tradition. These stories cover a wide range of topics, from heroic battles and supernatural beings to love and betrayal. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Western Highlands and Islands, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish folklore and history.1895. Clan traditions and popular tales of the western Highlands and islands. Collected from oral sources and selected from the author's manuscript remains. Edited by Jessie Wallace and Duncan MacIsaac, with an introduction by Alfred Nutt. See the other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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