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Leather. Condition: Good. A fantastic anthology of English legends and fairy tales, including William John Thoms' tales of six English heroes, bound together with 'Tales from the Court of Oberon'. A newly revised and amended edition of Gammer Gurton's Famous Histories, by British writer William John Thoms, credited with coining the term "folklore" in 1846.Bound together with Tales from the Court of Oberon, an anonymous collection of fairy tales.Famous Histories comprises the historical legends of Sir Guy of Warwick; Sir Bevis of Hampton; Tom Hickathrift; Friar Bacon; Robin Hood; and The King and the Cobbler. Paginated separately. Count of Oberon comprises the tales of Tom Thumb, His Life and Death; The Children in the Wood; Valentine and Orson; and Graciosa and Percinet.Famous Histories illustrated with coloured frontispiece (from King and the Cobbler) and one hand coloured plate for each of the other five stories. Tales from the Court of Oberon illustrated with hand coloured frontispiece and fifteen hand coloured plates.Each story paginated separately.Collated, complete.In a contemporary half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards and endpapers. Retaining blanks.The name Gammer Gurton first appears in the 16th-century comedy Gammer Gurton's Needle, and from there it came to be used as the name of the typicalgrandmother. The 19th century saw it used for a number of children's books' titles. In a contemporary half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards and endpapers. Externally, joints are strained. Rubbing to the extremities, with minor loss to the spine head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the occasional spots. Contemporary ink inscription to the title page. Good. Frederick Tayler; John Franklin; John Absolon; Alfred Crowquill (illustrator). book.…

Contents: Sir Guy of Warwick; Sir Bevis of Hampton; Tom Hickathrift; Friar Bacon; Robin Hood; The King and the Cobbler; Patient Grissel; The Princess Rosetta; Robin Goodfellow; The Beggar's Daughter; The Babes in the Wood; Fair Rosamund; Gammer Gurton's Garland. 12 full-page wood-engraved illustrations after Frederick Tayler, John Franklin and John Absolon, one coloured by hand, the others printed in colour. The pictorial borders on each page are also coloured by hand. Some toning of the preliminary and final few leaves, otherwise In very good condition. Bound in contemporary dark brown morocco, embossed and gilt over heavy bevelled boards. The spine with raised bands and similarly decorated. The front joint shows some loss of surface, as do the edges and corners. A very attractive volume. Thoms is remembered for his coining of the term 'folklore' at around the time this book was published. He also founded Notes and Queries.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Etymological Compendium: Or Portfolio Of Origins And Inventions is a book written by William Pulleyn and originally published in 1853. The book is an extensive collection of information on the origins and etymology of various words and phrases in the English language. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of the English language, the influence of other languages on English, and the development of specific words and phrases over time.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of English language history and etymology. For example, one section explores the origins of words and phrases related to science and technology, while another section looks at the history of English spelling and pronunciation.Throughout the book, Pulleyn provides detailed explanations of the origins and meanings of various words and phrases, along with examples of how they have been used throughout history. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the linguistic concepts he is discussing.Overall, The Etymological Compendium is a comprehensive and informative resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of the English language. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the origins of some of the most commonly used words and phrases in the English language, and offers valuable insights into the ways in which language has evolved over time.Relating To Language, Literature, And Government; Architecture And Sculpture; Drama, Music, Painting, And Scientific Discoveries; Articles Of Dress, Etc. Titles, Dignities, Etc.; Names, Trades, Professions; Parliament, Laws, Etc.; Universities And Religious Sects; Epithets And Phrases; Remarkable Customs; Games, Field Sports; Seasons, Months, And Days Of The Week; Remarkable Localities, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Etymological Compendium | Or Portfolio Of Origins And Inventions (1853) | William Pulleyn | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2008 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9781437342284 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…