Folklore; A Quarterly Review Of Myth, Tradition, Institution & Custom Being The Transactions Of The Folk-Lore Society And Incorporating The Archaeological Review And The Folk-Lore Journal (Volume Xvi)

An indispensable archive of belief and practice from early 20th century England. History speaks in living voices.Volume XVI (1905) of Folklore - the quarterly review of the Folk-Lore Society, incorporating the Archaeological Review and the Folk-Lore Journal - gathers contemporary scholarship, field observations and antiquarian reports that illuminate myth, ritual and local custom across Britain and beyond. As a folklore society collection, this volume sits at the crossroads of myth and tradition studies and comparative mythology texts, offering rigorous material for researchers and historians while remaining readable for curious general readers. It provides vital source material on British folk customs and for historical superstitions research, and functions as an academic folklore resource and cultural anthropology reference for anyone tracing how belief shaped everyday life in early 20th century England. Because the journal includes contributions from archaeology as well as folklore, it reads also as an archaeological review journal, situating folk belief within broader material and institutional histories - a quality that gives it lasting literary and historical significance. Collectors who prize victorian folklore anthology volumes will find Volume XVI an essential companion, and public and university libraries value it within edwardian era studies and local-history collections. Accessible in tone yet rich in archival detail, the collection rewards casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike: useful for comparative study, evocative for those who enjoy the strange vernacular of a past age.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Designed for discovery by researchers and independent readers, this edition supports bibliographic tracing, comparative enquiry and general curiosity about Britain’s living past. Ideal for university libraries, local-history collections and classic-literature enthusiasts. A valuable companion for researchers and collectors.