Project Gutenberg 2012-10-23 Public domain in the USA. 1284 Harland, John 1806 1868 Wilkinson, Thomas Turner 1874 Wilkinson, T. T. (Thomas Turner) Lancashire Folk-lore Illustrative of the Superstitious Beliefs and Practices, Local Customs and Usages of the People of the County Palatine Produced by Shaun Pinder, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Lancashire Folk-lore" by John Harland and Thomas Turner Wilkinson is a collection of ethnographic studies written in the mid-19th century. The volume delves into the rich tapestry of superstitions, customs, and traditional beliefs of the people in Lancashire, exploring how these facets of folk culture have been preserved through generations, often intertwined with historical influences from various cultures that inhabited the region. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the region’s folk-lore, emphasizing its significance as a record of the collective beliefs that characterize the local population. The authors discuss the etymology of the term "folk-lore," positioning it as a vital element of popular tradition distinct from scholarly learning. They outline the structure of the volume, indicating that the first part will focus on superstitions while the second will address local customs observed throughout the year. The introduction serves to memorialize the rapidly vanishing lore and stresses the importance of documenting these beliefs as they reflect the region's unique heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Folklore -- England -- Lancashire Lancashire (England) -- Social life and customs GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - British Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 754972 2025-09-16T14:51:58.100153 text/html 727509 2024-10-23T11:42:06 text/html 364271 2025-09-16T14:52:13.068070 application/epub+zip 366803 2025-09-16T14:52:01.910094 application/epub+zip 361476 2025-09-16T14:51:59.717134 application/epub+zip 688601 2025-09-16T14:52:20.375040 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 617490 2025-09-16T14:52:11.020132 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 615156 2022-09-18T19:02:55.227340 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601309 2025-09-16T14:51:56.277160 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 581452 2024-10-23T11:42:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17168 2025-09-16T14:52:20.528013 application/rdf+xml 12571 2025-09-16T14:52:00.397118 image/jpeg 3284 2025-09-16T14:52:00.104102 image/jpeg 333356 2025-09-16T14:51:58.154117 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