The Book of Days

The Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection With the Calendar V3 is a comprehensive collection of historical and cultural information related to various days of the year. Written by Robert Chambers, this book is the third volume of the series and covers the months of September to December. The book is divided into daily entries, with each day featuring a unique event, tradition, or historical fact related to that particular date. The author explores a wide range of topics, including religious festivals, folklore, superstitions, and notable events from history. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the customs and traditions of the past and how they relate to the present. It is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone looking to delve deeper into the cultural heritage of different regions and countries.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766183386, 0766183394, 0766183564. Volume 3 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 3 covers July through October. Illustrations. Vol. 1 ISBN 0766183386, Vol. 2 ISBN 0766183394, 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.