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In the tradition of almanacs and Chambers' original Book of Days, the authors here have collected a rich body of historical fact, legend, lore, and literature for each day of the year. But this astonishing range of information is blended with wit and scholarship to provide an authoritative, bea...

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Hovedforfatter: Blackburn, Bonnie
Andre forfattere: Bonnie Blackburn & Leofranc Holford-Strevens
Sprog:Undetermined
English
Udgivet: Oxford,New York Oxford University Press 2000
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Summary:In the tradition of almanacs and Chambers' original Book of Days, the authors here have collected a rich body of historical fact, legend, lore, and literature for each day of the year. But this astonishing range of information is blended with wit and scholarship to provide an authoritative, beautifully referenced work. Beginning with a January-to-December listing, it offers general sections on each month, day-by-day listings, notes on the seasons, the months, and the days of the week. An indispensable source for all, this fascinating book provides readers with a unique and easily accessed guide to be treasured year-round
Fysisk beskrivelse:xi, 584 p.
22 cm
Bibliografi:Includes bibliographical references (p. [545]-553) and index
ISBN:0198662602
9780198662600