Download or read book Heather and Broom written by Sorche Nic Leodhas and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight folktales tell stories of romance, danger, and adventure in the ancient Scottish Highlands In Scotland during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, traveling monks or harpers called seanachies passed down many legends. They would wander from village to village, where local families would take them in and give them food and shelter. In exchange, the seanachies would delight the families with stories they had heard on their journeys. Heather and Broom contains eight seanachie stories from the Scottish Highlands, including the tales of the woman who tricked the fairies, the young lairdie with a heart of gold, and the daughter of the magical seal king. The collection gives the reader a taste of the poetic, lively culture of the Celtic imagination.
Download or read book Heather and Broom written by Sorche Nic Leodhas and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jumping the Broom written by Tyler D. Parry and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2020-10-02 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this definitive history of a unique tradition, Tyler D. Parry untangles the convoluted history of the "broomstick wedding." Popularly associated with African American culture, Parry traces the ritual's origins to marginalized groups in the British Isles and explores how it influenced the marriage traditions of different communities on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. His surprising findings shed new light on the complexities of cultural exchange between peoples of African and European descent from the 1700s up to the twenty-first century. Drawing from the historical records of enslaved people in the United States, British Romani, Louisiana Cajuns, and many others, Parry discloses how marginalized people found dignity in the face of oppression by innovating and reimagining marriage rituals. Such innovations have an enduring impact on the descendants of the original practitioners. Parry reveals how and why the simple act of "jumping the broom" captivates so many people who, on the surface, appear to have little in common with each other.
Download or read book From Broom to Heather written by James Taft Hatfield and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book From Broom to Heather written by James Taft Hatfield and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from From Broom to Heather: A Summer in a German Castle At the time of our invasion of Germany, the whole countryside was glowing with the blossoms of the broom, that "plantagenet" which has earned for itself so large a place on the pages of history; when we came away, the wide plains were at the height of their brilliant display of gorgeous heather. In fact, the calendar of our whole summer in rural Hessia was one to be marked in terms of floral notation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book From Broom to Heather written by James Taft Hatfield and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Kids on Brooms written by Jonathan Gilmour and published by . This book was released on 2020-08 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You pull your wand from the folds of your cloak, and its glowing blue end illuminates the door in front of you--the entrance to the banned books section. You watch as the copper snakes twist and turn around the lock that keeps students like you out. But you've been left with no choice. Your barn owl hoots softly upon your shoulder as you raise your wand to the knob and whisper the unspoken words. Kids on Brooms is a collaborative role-playing game about taking on the life of a witch or wizard at a magical school you all attend- a place full of mystery, danger, and thrilling adventure. From dealing with strict professors to facing down mythical beasts, players will get the opportunity to ride brooms, brew potions, and cast powerful magic as they uncover the incredible secrets their school and its inhabitants hold. Built using the ENnie Award-Winning Kids on Bikes framework, it is a rules-light, narrative-first storytelling game perfect for new players and gaming veterans alike!"--Back cover.
Download or read book The Yellow on the Broom written by Betsy Whyte and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Yellow on the Broom is the first part of Betsy Whyte's autobiography. Not only is it a fascinating insight into the life and customs of traveller people in the 1920s and 1930s, it is also a thought-provoking account of human strength and weakness, courage and cowardice, understanding and prejudice by a sensitive and entertaining writer. 'It is a beautiful book, shining with honesty, a classic' – Scots Magazine 'A splendid picture of a vanished way of life, and a hardy people whom progress did not know how to value' – Evening Telegraph
Download or read book The Month written by and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Here and There Through Ireland written by Mary Banim and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Witch s Broom written by Deborah Blake and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a magickal flight into the history, tradition, and modern uses of broomsticks. Whether sweeping the floors or helping with spells, rituals, and crafts, the broom is a more versatile tool than you ever imagined. Join Deborah Blake on a journey through the ages, exploring why broomsticks and witches have always been an inseparable pair. Enjoy broom lore, insights from well-known witchy authors, and instructions for buying or making your own for special occasions. From besoms to broomcorn, The Witch's Broom is the perfect guide for adding a new facet to your magickal practice. Have a nice flight! Praise: "[A] clear, lucid, and ethical guide to the art of the broom."—Judika Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells
Download or read book The Living Age written by and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Littell s Living Age written by and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Twelve Great Black Cats written by Sorche Nic Leodhas and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten Scottish yarns of ghosts, demons, and magic spells are sure to spook and delight Throughout the ages, supernatural stories about curses and superstitions have been a popular topic for gossip among the Scottish people. The odds are good that every Scottish family you talk to knows at least one eerie tale that will keep you up at night. In Twelve Great Black Cats, Sorche Nic Leodhas captures strange stories of monsters, magic, and even a little bit of humor. With stories including “The Honest Ghost,” “The Weeping Lass at the Dancing Place,” and “The Shepherd Who Fought the March Wind,” this collection is an eclectic mix of horror and fun.
