Folklore

Frances Milton Trollope’s ‘Domestic Manners of the Americans’ is a fascinating exploration of early 19th century American society through the eyes of a British author. Trollope employs a satirical …

American lady’s ‘The Ladies’ Vase; Or, Polite Manual for Young Ladies’ is a significant literary work that serves as a guide for young women in the 19th century. The book covers a wide range of …

In ‘Gods and Heroes; or, The Kingdom of Jupiter’ by R. E. Francillon, readers are transported to the realm of ancient mythology where gods and mortals intermingle in a grand narrative filled with …

Cornelius Mathews’s ‘The Indian Fairy Book: From the Original Legends’ is a captivating collection of Native American folktales that transport readers to a mystical world filled with enchanting …

William Harbutt Dawson’s ‘The Vagrancy Problem’ delves into the societal issue of vagrancy in the late 19th century. Through a combination of statistical analysis and qualitative observations, Dawson …

In ‘Tradition, Principally with Reference to Mythology and the Law of Nations’ by John Francis Arundell, Baron Arundell of Wardour, readers are taken on a comprehensive exploration of the …

In ‘The Child and Childhood in Folk-Thought’ by Alexander Francis Chamberlain, the author delves into the cultural perceptions and representations of children in folk traditions. Chamberlain explores …

Mary Noailles Murfree’s collection of short stories, ‘The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain, and Other Stories, ‘ delves into the mysterious and supernatural elements of the Appalachian Mountains. …

In ‘British Popular Customs, Present and Past’ by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer, readers are treated to a comprehensive examination of the various customs and traditions that have shaped British society …

Erminnie A. Smith’s ‘Iroquois Mythology’ is a captivating exploration of the rich oral traditions and beliefs of the Iroquois people. Through detailed analysis and insightful commentary, Smith delves …