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Green Men & White Swans: The Folklore of British Pub Names Tapa blanda - 2011

Name: Green Men and White Swans : The Folklore of British Pub Names
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Author: Simpson, Jacqueline
ISBN: 9780099520177

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Información de la editorial

DR. JACQUELINE SIMPSON was born in 1930 and studied English Literature and Medieval Icelandic at Bedford College, University of London. She has been an active member of the Folklore Society since the 1960s, having served at various times as Editor, Secretary and President. She also belongs to the Viking Society for Northern Research. She is particularly interested in local legends, both English and Scandinavian. Her books include British Dragons, Scandinavian Folktales, A Dictionary of English Folklore (with Steve Roud), The Lore of the Land (with Jennifer Westwood) and The Folklore of the Discworld (with Terry Pratchett). She is a member of the Ghosts and Scholars Society and the Dracula Society. She lives in Sussex.

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Título Green Men & White Swans: The Folklore of British Pub Names
Autor Jacqueline Simpson
Encuadernación Tapa blanda
Páginas 354
Volúmenes 1
Idioma ENG
Editorial Arrow, London
Fecha de publicación 2011-08-01
ISBN 9780099520177 / 0099520176
Peso 0.75 libras (0.34 kg)
Dimensiones 7.8 x 5.08 x 0.76 pulgadas (19.81 x 12.90 x 1.93 cm)
Dewey Decimal Code 398.094

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"If you've ever wondered how pubs got their often esoteric names then dipping into Green Men & White Swans should provide enlightenment."
— Choice

"An engaging and inquisitive narrative voice -- As well as being an enjoyable account of local English folklore and history, the book provides an insight into the more esoteric behaviour that characterises English eccentricty."
— Sunday Telegraph

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JacquelineSimpsonis the author of "British Dragons," "A Dictionary of English Folklore," "The Lore of the Land," "Scandinavian Folktales," " "and the co-author of"The Folklore of the Discworld" with Terry Pratchett."

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