The Science of Fairy Tales: An Inquiry into Fairy Mythology
London: Walter Scott, 1891. First edition. 8vo, vii, 372, [4]pp., publisher's ads at rear. Burgandy cloth stamped in gilt on spine and front cover. Bookplate of H. Ringwood Peace (an expert on Irish fairy tales) to front pastedown. Later ownership signature on ffep. Spine sunned with wear at ends and corners. Very good and sound.
Interesting work from Hartland (1848-1927) whose works focused on folklore and mythology from a ethnological perspective. This book contains sections on Fairy Births and Human Midwives, Changelings, The Supernatural Lapse of Time in Fairyland, Swan-Maidens, and others. Item #6815
Price: $150.00
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