The English Year
Steve Roud$28.89
$33.99
This enthralling book will take you, month-by-month, day-by-day, through all the festivities of English life. From national celebrations such as New Year's Eve to regional customs such as the Padstow Hobby Horse procession, cheese rolling in Gloucestershire, and Easter Monday bottle kicking in Leeds. It explains how they originated, what they mean, and when they occur. A fascinating guide to the richness of our heritage and the sometimes eccentric nature of life in England, The English Year offers a unique chronological view of our social customs and attitudes.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 01/31/2008
ISBN: 9780141021065
Pages: 688
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 7.72h x 5.12w x 1.26d