Project Gutenberg 2006-08-07 Public domain in the USA. 705 Snell, F. J. (Frederick John) 1862 1931 Caractacus Snell, Frederick John The Customs of Old England Produced by Louise Pryor, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Customs of Old England" by F. J. Snell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores various old English customs, particularly within the context of medieval life, focusing on their significance to English society during that period. Snell aims to provide insights into these customs as perceived by an educated Englishman of his time, making it relevant for readers interested in the cultural history of England. At the start of the book, Snell introduces the central theme of old English customs, emphasizing their connection to the organized life of the Middle Ages. He discusses the ecclesiastical practices of the time, particularly "Leagues of Prayer," where communities engaged in spiritual solidarity through shared prayers for the deceased and living alike. By delving into these practices, the reader begins to understand not only the rituals themselves but also their broader implications on society, showcasing how deeply intertwined such customs were with the fabric of medieval life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485 DA Text United Kingdom Category: History - British Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: History - Religious 633483 2025-08-08T07:14:27.897157 text/html 618957 2006-08-07T16:40:34 text/html 329587 2025-08-08T07:14:40.452128 application/epub+zip 333440 2025-08-08T07:14:31.392154 application/epub+zip 303117 2025-08-08T07:14:29.417150 application/epub+zip 587765 2025-08-08T07:14:46.548138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 517569 2025-08-08T07:14:38.450120 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 442541 2022-09-09T07:05:23.383048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 515865 2025-08-08T07:14:26.661186 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 515636 2006-08-07T16:40:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 515688 2006-08-07T16:40:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20254 2025-08-08T07:14:46.693073 application/rdf+xml 13447 2025-08-08T07:14:29.973233 image/jpeg 3912 2025-08-08T07:14:29.696165 image/jpeg 199945 2006-08-07T16:40:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 240733 2006-08-07T16:40:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 199537 2006-08-07T16:40:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 309118 2025-08-08T07:14:27.945168 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