Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
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Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Fitzgerald, Brian. Editor(s): Ross, W.A. Series: Little Irish bookshelf. Num Pages: 60 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: CB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 110. Weight in Grams: 125. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear. Dust wrapper has some minor edge wear but remains very good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Appletree Press Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0003490
- ISBN
- 9780862815721
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardcover. The primary aim of this book is to focus on contemporary issues and to promote interdisciplinary approaches within the subject. Written by international scholars and practitioners in fields such as folklore, ethnomusicology, art history, religious studies, tourism and education, the book brings together in one volume a wide range of perspectives. Editor(s): Hale, Amy; Payton, Philip. Num Pages: 245 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBTB; JFHF; JFSL; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 162 x 236 x 20. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Exeter Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Ill
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780859896221
- ISBN
- 9780859896221
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.88
€ 137.88
Paperback. Presents the oral traditions, legends, speeches, myths, histories, literature, and historically significant documents of the twelve independent bands and Indian Nations of Wisconsin. This anthology introduces us to a group of voices, enhanced by many maps, photographs, and chronologies. Editor(s): Tigerman, Kathleen. Num Pages: 336 pages, 11 b/w photos, 9 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSB; JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 739.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780299220648
- ISBN
- 9780299220648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.51
€ 40.99
€ 33.51
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 40 halftones, 51 drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBWC; 1KLCM; AVGH; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 286 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 515.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826318848
- ISBN
- 9780826318848
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.40
€ 29.99
€ 25.40
Paperback. The Guadalupe Mountains are located at west Texas and southeast New Mexico. There are countless stories associated with the Guadalupe Mountains. Many are factual, having been historically documented. Others are part of the legend and lore. A few are bizarre. This title includes numerous tales and stories for armchair travelers. Num Pages: 192 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; 1KBBWX; HBJK; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826342171
- ISBN
- 9780826342171
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.33
€ 21.99
€ 20.33
Paperback. Editor(s): Fish, Suzanne K.; Fish, Paul R.; Madsen, John H. Series: Anthropological Papers of the University of Arizona. Num Pages: 123 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KB; HDD; JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 286 x 222 x 8. Weight in Grams: 388.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of Arizona Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816513147
- ISBN
- 9780816513147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.51
€ 33.99
€ 28.51
Paperback. Editor(s): Roemer, Kenneth M (University of Texas, Arlington). Series: Approaches to Teaching World Literature (Paperback). Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 259.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Modern Language Assn of Amer
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780873525107
- ISBN
- 9780873525107
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 42.62
€ 50.99
€ 42.62
Hardcover. Texas' songs, tales, and traditions have lived and prospered on the other sides of Texas borders at one time or another before they crossed the rivers. "Both Sides of the Border" contains something foreveryone interested in Texas folklore. Editor(s): Abernathy, Francis Edward. Num Pages: 344 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of North Texas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574411843
- ISBN
- 9781574411843
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.59
€ 40.99
€ 33.59
Hardcover. Examines folklore and its many roles in education. Several articles explore teaching in rural school houses in the early twentieth century, while others provide insight into more serious academic scholarship in the field of folklore itself. Editor(s): Untiedt, Kenneth L. Series: Publications of the Texas Folklore Society. Num Pages: 336 pages, 40 bibliography, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFHF; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of North Texas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574412024
- ISBN
- 9781574412024
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.59
€ 40.99
€ 33.59
Hardcover. Includes articles on a variety of topics, examining the cultural roles women fill, folklore of particular groups, including oil field workers, mail carriers, doctors, engineers, police officers, horse traders, and politicians. This work looks at how folklore and history complement one another. Editor(s): Untiedt, Kenneth L. Series: Publication of the Texas Folklore Society. Num Pages: 312 pages, 50 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of North Texas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574412239
- ISBN
- 9781574412239
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.66
€ 45.99
€ 38.66
Hardcover. The adventurous spirit of Texans has led to much travel lore, from stories of how ancestors first came to the state to reflections of how technology has affected the customs, language, and stories of life ""on the go."" This work contains traditional ""Gone to Texas"" accounts and articles about people or methods of travel from days gone by. Editor(s): Untiedt, Kenneth L. Series: Publications of the Texas Folklore Society. Num Pages: 320 pages, 50 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of North Texas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574412383
- ISBN
- 9781574412383
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.71
€ 48.99
€ 40.71
Hardcover. Editor(s): Untiedt, Kenneth L. Series: Publications of the Texas Folklore Society. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of North Texas Press
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574414714
- ISBN
- 9781574414714
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 45.78
€ 54.99
€ 45.78
Hardcover. Looking beyond the story related in Sophocles' drama, this book examines variations of the Oedipus tale from around the world. Taking sociological, psychological, anthropological and structuralist perspectives, the 19 essays reveal the complexities and multiple meanings of this centuries-old tale. Editor(s): Edmunds, Lowell; Dundes, Alan. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780299148508
- ISBN
- 9780299148508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.63€ 48.83
€ 52.63
€ 48.83
Paperback. Looking beyond the story related in Sophocles' drama, this book examines variations of the Oedipus tale from around the world. Taking sociological, psychological, anthropological and structuralist perspectives, the 19 essays reveal the complexities and multiple meanings of this centuries-old tale. Editor(s): Edmunds, Lowell; Dundes, Alan. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 331.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780299148546
- ISBN
- 9780299148546
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.43
€ 26.99
€ 23.43
Lebor Gabala Erenn: The Book of the Taking of Ireland, Part VI, Index...
(Compiled By Pádraig Ó Riain)
Hardcover. Num Pages: 137 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 414. First published 2009. Fine in fine original gilt-blocked green cloth. Covers showing light shelf wear, remains a fine copy
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Irish Texts Society
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KSG0029043
- ISBN
- 9781870166638
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 50.00
€ 50.00
The Family Saga. A Collection of Texas Family Legends.
. Ed(S): Abernethy, Francis Edward (Regents P...
Included here are stories grouped by common topics, such as ghosts and the supernatural, feuding and fighting and death and burial. They include tales from storytellers Elmer Kelton, James Ward Lee, Robert Flynn, Archie McDonald and John Graves. Editor(s): Abernethy, Francis Edward (Regents Professor Emeritus, Stephen F. Austin State University, USA); Lincecum, Jerry Bryan (Shoap Professor of English, Austin College, USA); Vick, Frances B. Num Pages: 480 pages, 105 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; DQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 31. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of North Texas Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574411683
- ISBN
- 9781574411683
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.66
€ 45.99
€ 38.66
Editor(s): Boatright, Mody C; Dobie, J Frank. Series: Publications of the Texas Folklore Society (Paperback). Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- University of North Texas Press,U.S. United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574410990
- ISBN
- 9781574410990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.42
€ 25.99
€ 22.42
paperback. An interdisciplinary examination of the role of Native ghosts in North American culture. Editor(s): Boyd, Colleen E.; Thrush, Coll. Num Pages: 360 pages, 3 illustrations, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780803211377
- ISBN
- 9780803211377
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 41.86
€ 47.99
€ 41.86
Paperback. The primary aim of this book is to focus on contemporary issues and to promote interdisciplinary approaches within the subject. Written by international scholars and practitioners in fields such as folklore, ethnomusicology, art history, religious studies, tourism and education, the book brings together in one volume a wide range of perspectives. Editor(s): Hale, Amy; Payton, Philip. Num Pages: 245 pages. BIC Classification: 2AF; DSB; HBTB; HRKP2; JFHF; JFSL; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Exeter Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780859895873
- ISBN
- 9780859895873
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.77
€ 40.77
Paperback. A collection of essays about mythical trickster figures, ranging from the Coyote of America to African, Japanese, Greek and Christian figures, plus examples found in contemporary American fiction and drama. The work examines how cultural values are challenged and enforced by these comic creations. Editor(s): Hynes, William J.; Doty, William G. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817308575
- ISBN
- 9780817308575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 37.65
€ 44.99
€ 37.65