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Canadian folk-life and folk-lore  Cover Image Book Book

Canadian folk-life and folk-lore / by William Parker Greenough "G. de Montauban", author of "The Cruise of a Woman Hater," etc., etc. ; with illustrations by Walter C. Greenough.

Summary:

"Originally published in 1897, this is considered among the very best books on the folklore of 19th century Quebec. Many of it's settlers were from Celtic Brittany. Much of it's religious ritual and costume is as well. This book is entertaining as it is insightful by a American collecting folklore as he enjoyed the vibrant culture of the French Canadians. The author is considered one of the few systematic explorers of Canadian folklore - compiled during author's frequent sojourns to the region."-- from publisher.

Record details

  • Physical Description: xii, 199 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
  • Publisher: Toronto : Coles, 1971.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally publisher by George H. Richmond in 1897.
Subject: Folklore > Canada.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Prince Rupert Library 917.14 Gree (Text) 33294002079879 Adult Non-Fiction Volume hold Available -


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