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 | The Aran Islands
by J. M. Synge
Famed playwright's beautiful, poetic 1907 memoir of life in an Irish fishing community. Superb retelling of folklore and anecdotes; vivid portrait of warmth, sincerity, and humor of hardy island residents.
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 | English Fairy Tales
by Joseph Jacobs
Treasury of 43 stories by great turn-of-the-century folklorist with a gift for fine narration includes "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Nix Nought Nothing," "Teeny-Tiny," and many more. 65 illustrations.
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 | The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, Vol. 1
by Francis James Child
This classic 19th-century survey offers absolute fidelity to original texts as well as invaluable commentary by Francis James Child. Volume 1 includes Parts I and II of the original set — ballads 1-53.
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 | The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, Vol. 2
by Francis James Child
This definitive 19th-century collection compiles all the extant ballads with all known variants and features Child's commentary for each work. Volume II includes Parts III & IV of the original set — ballads 54–113.
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 | The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, Vol. 3
by Francis James Child
This definitive 19th-century collection compiles all the extant ballads with all known variants and features Child's commentary for each work. Volume III includes Parts V and VI of the original set — ballads 114–188.
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 | The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, Vol. 4
by Francis James Child
This definitive 19th-century collection compiles all the extant ballads with all known variants and features Child's commentary for each work. Volume IV includes Parts VII and VIII of the original set — ballads 189-265.
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 | The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, Vol. 5
by Francis James Child
This 19th-century collection compiles all the extant ballads with all known variants and features Child's commentaries. Includes Parts IX and X of the original set — ballads 266-305 — plus indexes, glossary.
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 | In Freedom's Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce
by G. A. Henty
At the end of the 13th century, oppressed Scots rebelled against England with leaders William Wallace and Robert Bruce. This tale takes readers into heroic company with the fictional Archie Forbes, who fights alongside the legends.
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 | One Hundred English Folksongs
by Cecil J. Sharp
Examples of the finest English folk tradition include Henry Martin, Barbara Ellen, Lord Rendal, Scarborough Fair, Botany Bay, and scores of others. Each song includes notes on variations and historical allusions.
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 | Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys & Arans
by Gladys Thompson
Fully illustrated guide features 82 patterns for traditional fishermen's sweaters. Collected from sources throughout the British Isles, these sweaters and cardigans for men and women range from lightweight jerseys to heavier guernseys.
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 | Queen Elizabeth I Paper Doll
by Tom Tierney
7 magnificent gowns accented with pleated ruffs, pearls, and polished gemstones, for England's famous Queen Elizabeth. Also includes 2 figures of her admirers — Sir Walter Raleigh and Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.
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 | Scottish Fairy Tales: Unabridged In Easy-To-Read Type
by Donald A. Mackenzie, John Green
Charming collection of ancient and modern Scottish stories includes "Battle of the Fairy Kings," "Conall and the Thunder Hag," "In the Kingdom of Seals," "The Maid-of-the-Wave," and many more. 34 illustrations.
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 | Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales
by George Douglas
Brownies, kelpies, mermen, trolls, and other supernatural creatures magically appear in a series of delightful tales to assist, annoy, and otherwise meddle in the lives of simple Scottish country folk.
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 | Scottish Tartans in Full Color
by James Grant
The tartans of 72 Highland clans, each presented in a full-page, full-color, large-format illustration. With a new introduction to tartans by noted authority J. Charles Thompson.
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 | Seventy Scottish Songs
by Helen Hopekirk
Sterling collection of beloved vocal music, including ballads, love songs, patriotic songs, and songs commemorating special moments in history and legend. Features complete lyrics plus full piano accompaniments.
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 | Victorian London Street Life in Historic Photographs
by John Thomson
Classic document of social realism contains 37 photographs by famed Victorian photographer Thomson, accompanied by texts offering sharply drawn vignettes of laborers, dustmen, street musicians, shoe blacks, and more.
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 | The Welsh Fairy Book
by W. Jenkyn Thomas
Treasury of 83 traditional Welsh tales includes such favorites as "Elidyr's Sojourn in Fairy-Land," "Pergrin and the Mermaiden," "The Cave of the Young Men of Snowdonia," and many more.
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 | William Wallace: Guardian of Scotland
by A. F. Murison
Dramatic account recalls legendary life of great Scottish patriot from his youth and early adulthood, when he spearheaded guerrilla warfare against the English, to his ultimate betrayal and execution.
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