Project Gutenberg 2005-05-07 Public domain in the USA. 214 Napier, James 1810 1884 Folk lore : $b or, Superstitious beliefs in the west of Scotland within this century E-text prepared by Julie Barkley, Annika Feilbach, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Folk Lore: or, Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland" by James Napier is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores various superstitions and folk beliefs prevalent in the West of Scotland, particularly within the memory of those still living at that time. It examines superstitions surrounding significant life events such as birth, marriage, and death, as well as the influence of ancient pagan beliefs and their lasting impact on the culture. The opening portion of the book lays the groundwork for understanding superstition's definitions and its implications on society, as Napier reflects on how superstitious beliefs were intertwined with daily life in the region. He discusses the pervasive influence of such beliefs, even among individuals of a more educated class, and suggests that many remain alive in rural areas. The introduction highlights specific examples, such as the beliefs connected to childbirth and protection against the evil eye, emphasizing the significance and historical roots of these customs that have persisted over time. This sets the stage for a more detailed exploration of various superstitions in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Folklore -- Scotland Scotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - British 371196 2025-08-07T04:21:00.898828 text/html 367791 2020-12-14T11:55:35 text/html 277224 2025-08-07T04:21:07.639795 application/epub+zip 282859 2025-08-07T04:21:02.799827 application/epub+zip 209284 2025-08-07T04:21:01.622817 application/epub+zip 439046 2025-08-07T04:21:11.248837 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 422190 2025-08-07T04:21:06.891812 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 318375 2022-09-07T23:45:09.586574 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 341729 2025-08-07T04:21:00.065853 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 341445 2020-12-14T11:55:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 341459 2020-12-14T11:55:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20358 2025-08-07T04:21:11.385771 application/rdf+xml 10202 2025-08-07T04:21:02.141815 image/jpeg 2803 2025-08-07T04:21:01.880818 image/jpeg 125337 2020-12-14T11:55:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 185653 2020-12-14T11:55:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 125324 2020-12-14T11:55:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 251983 2025-08-07T04:21:00.942833 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia