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Abstract
Trefor M. Owen’s seminal work educates, enlightens and entertains with a far-reaching yet accessible text, which paints a colourful and comprehensive portrait of a nation’s rich folk culture. The Customs and Traditions of Wales is an illuminating and engrossing insight into a subject that continues to unfold and develop in contemporary life. Despite an increasingly globalised society that has transformed local communities, folk customs are still practised and enjoyed the world over as people combine modern-day and historical rituals and embrace opportunities to learn about their past, and Owen’s influential study has maintained its relevance as customs change and evolve.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover | Cover | ||
| Title | iii | ||
| Copyright | iv | ||
| Contents | v | ||
| List of Illustrations | vii | ||
| Acknowledgements | ix | ||
| Introduction to the new edition | xi | ||
| Preface | xxv | ||
| 1. Working the Land | 1 | ||
| 2. Customs of Hearth and Home | 31 | ||
| 3. Community Traditions | 63 | ||
| 4. Church Festivals and Practices | 95 | ||
| 5. Changing Traditions | 127 | ||
| 6. Studying Folk Customs | 153 | ||
| Selected Reading List by Chapterto the updated edition | 163 | ||
| Index | 175 | ||
| Back Cover | Back Cover |