Charms, Charmers and Charming in Ireland
Author | : John Carey |
Publisher | : University of Wales Press |
Total Pages | : 266 |
Release | : 2019-10-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781786834935 |
ISBN-13 | : 1786834936 |
Rating | : 4/5 (936 Downloads) |
Download or read book Charms, Charmers and Charming in Ireland written by John Carey and published by University of Wales Press. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • The first study of the full chronological range of Irish charms, from the Middle Ages until the present. • Includes survey articles, which give the reader a broad overview of major aspects of the subject. • Includes new discoveries in the field, information concerning which is not yet available elsewhere. • Includes articles dealing with folk medicine and traditional healing.