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Folklore

1969

Passport to Magonia: On UFOs, Folklore, and Parallel Worlds

paranormal

non-fiction

ufology

nonfiction

Jacques F. Vallée - 1969

Over two decades ago, eminent scientist Vallee wrote a provocative book about alleged UFO landings, folklore, and certain unexplained phenomena.

That long-out-of-print book--which discussed the most interesting reports of more than 1,000 apparently reliable witnessess--has become an underground classic and is now being reissued.

Celtic Mythology

Proinsias Mac Cana - 1969

This guide to Celtic mythology explores the Celtic world and its beliefs, describing Celtic archaeology and the insight it gives into the lives of these ancient peoples, whose civilization spread widely through the British Isles and beyond.

The book is part of a series on myths and legends.

Chicken Licken

Vera Southgate - 1969

Chicken Licken believes the sky is falling down and the world is going to end when an acorn falls on his head and decides to go and tell the king.

Along the way he meets others such as Ducky Lucky, Heny Penny, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey ... then at the end they meet Foxy Loxy who invites them into his lair....

Ancient Irish Tales

Tom P. Cross - 1969

This comprehensive collection of epic and romantic literature includes well-chosen examples of the three main cycles of early-Irish literature--Tales of the Tuatha De Danann, The Ulster Cycle, and The Finn Cycle--as well as other romances and sagas that don't readily fall into any of the main cycles but are representative of early Irish tradition.

A compilation of fine heroic tales.

Sally Go Round the Sun

Edith Fulton Fowke - 1969

"300 Songs, Rhymes And Games Of Canadian Children"Beautiful colour images.Sheet music..

"300 Songs, Rhymes And Games Of Canadian Children"Beautiful colour images.Sheet music.

Scandinavian Mythology

H.R. Ellis Davidson - 1969

Scandinavian mythology reflects the Norsemen's love of battle & conflict.

Here are stories of mighty warriors, ruthless gods, giants, dwarfs, elves, and monsters, reflecting a world ruled by conflict & powerful magic. 8" x 11". Color & b&w illus.

The Laird of Cockpen

Sorche Nic Leodhas - 1969

Illustrated version of an old Scottish song in which a proud lord decides to honor one of the neighborhood ladies with a proposal and is surprised to be rejected.

Includes musical notation.

Witchcraft Magic: An Adventure In Demonology

Vincent Price - 1969

American actor, Vincent Price..

American actor, Vincent Price.

Christmas Folk

Natalia Maree Belting - 1969

The little-known traditions and folklore of Christmas as it was celebrated long ago come to life again in this joyful book, grace by Natalia Belting's rich poetry and aglow with Barbara Cooney's superb illustrations.Natalia Belting has carefully researched the Christmas folklore of the Elizabethan period and describes in beautiful poetry such marvelous entertainments as mumming, in which children dressed in masks and costumes to perform a play for the holiday season; wassailing, the merry practice of going about from house to house, singing carols for a reward of spicy drinks and hot food; and a variety of other customs, beliefs, and tales that were and important part of Christmas holidays from November 30 (St.

Andrew's Day) to January 5 (Twelfth Night).Natalia Belting's highly individual blank-verse style is complemented by Barbara Cooney's accurate, detailed Elizabethan illustrations to make Christmas Folk as high-spirited as the lively mummers of old.